Executive Overview
As CEO of IFF, I’m privileged to lead our 22,000 passionate teammates making joy through science, creativity and heart. IFF is a global leader in health & biosciences, flavors, fragrances and food ingredients, delivering groundbreaking, sustainable innovations to customers that transform everyday products for consumers. With over four decades of executive and operational experience, I have worked with our teams to drive innovation and profitable, sustainable growth at leading corporations in the nutrition, agriculture, and chemicals industries. Before joining IFF, I served as the CEO of Syngenta, where our team established Syngenta Group as a leader in global food security and regenerative agriculture. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability, and I am committed to making a positive impact on the world through our work at IFF.
Career Timeline
- IFFCurrentFeb 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentFeb 2024–Present
- Jun 2016–Dec 2023· 7 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerJun 2016–Dec 2023
- May 2012–May 2016· 4 yrs
- Chief Executive OfficerMay 2012–May 2016
- 2011–2012· 1 yr
- President2011–2012
- 2008–Dec 2011· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Chairman, Chief Executive Officer2008–Dec 2011
- 1981–2008· 27 yrs
- Group Vice President of Agriculture and Nutrition2003–2008
- Vice President and General Manager of Nutrition amd Health2000–2003
- Various positions in production, technology, sales and marketing, and business leadership1981–2000
Education
Advanced Management Program
Harvard Business School
Bachelor's degree
Chemical Engineering
University of Delaware