IFF Announces Executive Leadership Team Aligned With New Operating Model
IFF (NYSE: IFF) announced key changes to its executive leadership team. Simon Herriott, president of Health and Biosciences, will step down after 21 years of service. Leticia Gonçalves, former ADM's president of precision fermentation, will succeed him effective March 1.
The company also welcomed Andy Muller as president of Food Ingredients, who joined in December 2024 from Corbion. Yuvraj Arora has taken on the role of President, Taste and Chief Commercial Officer, while Ana Paula Mendonça (President, Scent) and Angela Strzelecki (President, Pharma Solutions) maintain their current positions.
These changes align with IFF's external reporting structure, reflecting the company's focus on strengthening its leadership across key divisions including Health & Biosciences, Food Ingredients, Taste, Scent, and Pharma Solutions.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nel suo team di leadership esecutiva. Simon Herriott, presidente della Salute e delle Bioscienze, si dimetterà dopo 21 anni di servizio. Leticia Gonçalves, ex presidente della fermentazione di precisione di ADM, lo succederà a partire dal 1° marzo.
L'azienda ha anche accolto Andy Muller come presidente degli Ingredienti Alimentari, che si è unito a dicembre 2024 da Corbion. Yuvraj Arora ha assunto il ruolo di Presidente, Gusto e Direttore Commerciale, mentre Ana Paula Mendonça (Presidente, Profumi) e Angela Strzelecki (Presidente, Soluzioni Farmaceutiche) mantengono le loro attuali posizioni.
Questi cambiamenti sono in linea con la struttura di reporting esterna di IFF, riflettendo l'impegno dell'azienda a rafforzare la propria leadership in divisioni chiave come Salute e Bioscienze, Ingredienti Alimentari, Gusto, Profumi e Soluzioni Farmaceutiche.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) anunció cambios clave en su equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo. Simon Herriott, presidente de Salud y Ciencias de la Vida, dejará su cargo tras 21 años de servicio. Leticia Gonçalves, ex presidenta de fermentación de precisión de ADM, lo sucederá a partir del 1 de marzo.
La compañía también dio la bienvenida a Andy Muller como presidente de Ingredientes Alimentarios, quien se unió en diciembre de 2024 procedente de Corbion. Yuvraj Arora ha asumido el cargo de Presidente, Sabor y Director Comercial, mientras que Ana Paula Mendonça (Presidenta, Fragancias) y Angela Strzelecki (Presidenta, Soluciones Farmacéuticas) mantienen sus puestos actuales.
Estos cambios están alineados con la estructura de informes externos de IFF, reflejando el enfoque de la empresa en fortalecer su liderazgo en divisiones clave como Salud y Ciencias de la Vida, Ingredientes Alimentarios, Sabor, Fragancias y Soluciones Farmacéuticas.
IFF (NYSE: IFF)는 임원 리더십 팀의 주요 변경 사항을 발표했습니다. Simon Herriott는 건강 및 생명과학 부문 사장직에서 21년의 서비스 후 물러납니다. Leticia Gonçalves는 ADM의 정밀 발효 부문 전 사장으로 3월 1일부터 그의 뒤를 잇게 됩니다.
회사는 또한 2024년 12월 Corbion에서 합류한 Andy Muller를 식품 재료 부문 사장으로 환영했습니다. Yuvraj Arora는 맛 부문 사장 및 최고 상업 책임자로 임명되었으며, Ana Paula Mendonça (향기 부문 사장)와 Angela Strzelecki (제약 솔루션 부문 사장)는 현재 직위를 유지합니다.
이러한 변화는 IFF의 외부 보고 구조와 일치하며, 건강 및 생명과학, 식품 재료, 맛, 향기 및 제약 솔루션과 같은 주요 부문에서 리더십을 강화하려는 회사의 초점을 반영합니다.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) a annoncé des changements clés au sein de son équipe de direction. Simon Herriott, président de la Santé et des Biosciences, quittera ses fonctions après 21 ans de service. Leticia Gonçalves, ancienne présidente de la fermentation de précision chez ADM, lui succédera à compter du 1er mars.
L'entreprise a également accueilli Andy Muller en tant que président des Ingrédients Alimentaires, qui a rejoint en décembre 2024 en provenance de Corbion. Yuvraj Arora a pris le poste de Président, Saveur et Directeur Commercial, tandis que Ana Paula Mendonça (Présidente, Parfums) et Angela Strzelecki (Présidente, Solutions Pharmaceutiques) conservent leurs postes actuels.
Ces changements sont en accord avec la structure de reporting externe d'IFF, reflétant l'engagement de l'entreprise à renforcer son leadership dans des divisions clés telles que la Santé et les Biosciences, les Ingrédients Alimentaires, la Saveur, les Parfums et les Solutions Pharmaceutiques.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) hat wesentliche Änderungen in seinem Führungsteam bekannt gegeben. Simon Herriott, Präsident der Gesundheits- und Biowissenschaften, wird nach 21 Jahren im Dienst zurücktreten. Leticia Gonçalves, ehemalige Präsidentin der Präzisionsfermentation bei ADM, wird ihn ab dem 1. März nachfolgen.
Das Unternehmen begrüßte auch Andy Muller als Präsidenten der Lebensmittelzutaten, der im Dezember 2024 von Corbion kam. Yuvraj Arora hat die Rolle des Präsidenten für Geschmack und Chief Commercial Officer übernommen, während Ana Paula Mendonça (Präsidentin, Duft) und Angela Strzelecki (Präsidentin, Pharma-Lösungen) ihre aktuellen Positionen beibehalten.
Diese Änderungen stimmen mit der externen Berichtsstruktur von IFF überein und spiegeln den Fokus des Unternehmens wider, seine Führung in wichtigen Bereichen wie Gesundheits- und Biowissenschaften, Lebensmittelzutaten, Geschmack, Duft und Pharma-Lösungen zu stärken.
- Strategic leadership enhancement with experienced industry executives
- Appointment of Leticia Gonçalves brings expertise in innovation-led businesses and end markets
- Andy Muller's addition brings deep food ingredients industry experience
- Loss of 21-year veteran Simon Herriott could impact institutional knowledge and continuity
After 21 years of dedicated service to IFF, Simon Herriott, president of Health and Biosciences, will step down. Effective March 1, Leticia Gonçalves, ADM’s president of precision fermentation and ADM Ventures, will join IFF as president of Health and Biosciences.
“Since 2019, Simon has driven growth and operational effectiveness through innovation, customer intimacy and supply chain development as president of our Health and Biosciences business unit,” said Erik Fyrwald, IFF CEO. “We’re grateful for Simon’s tremendous contributions to IFF and wish him well for the future. His dedication and leadership will leave a lasting impact on our organization.”
Gonçalves brings to IFF extensive experience with IFF’s end markets in innovation-based companies, having served in various senior global and regional P&L leadership roles at ADM, Bayer and Monsanto in
“We’re excited to welcome Leticia to IFF,” said Fyrwald. “Her extensive experience driving P&L growth in innovation-led businesses and accelerating high-performing teams—coupled with her knowledge of our end markets—will be a great addition to our leadership team. I’m confident Leticia will continue to build on our cutting-edge biotechnology platform of probiotics, cultures and enzymes and drive our next phase of business growth.”
Also new to the executive leadership team, Andy Muller serves as IFF’s president of Food Ingredients. He joined IFF in December 2024 with a wealth of experience in food ingredients. Most recently, he served as president of Functional Ingredients and Solutions at Corbion where he focused on bakery, meat, dairy, confectionery, beverage industries, pet food and biochemicals. He spent 12 years with Danisco, later DuPont’s Nutrition and Health business, where he grew the business by expanding organizational capabilities, rationalizing the product portfolio, and refocusing efforts on core end-market applications. He serves on the board of PureField Ingredients.
“Andy’s deep experience in food ingredients and knowledge of our business will support our focus to deliver growth in our specialty ingredients business and increased value to our customers. We’re excited to have him on board as we continue to grow and innovate.”
Yuvraj Arora, previously President, Nourish, has assumed the role of President, Taste and Chief Commercial Officer. Ana Paula Mendonça, President, Scent, and Angela Strzelecki, President, Pharma Solutions, maintain their current divisional leadership roles.
IFF’s executive leadership team now includes:
- Erik Fyrwald, CEO
- Michael DeVeau, EVP, Chief Financial Officer
- Yuvraj Arora, President, Taste and Chief Commercial Officer
- Ana Paula Mendonça, President, Scent
- Leticia Gonçalves, President, Health & Biosciences
- Andy Muller, President, Food Ingredients
- Angela Strzelecki, President, Pharma Solutions
- Deborah Borg, EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer
- Ralph Finzel, EVP, Global Operations Officer
- Vic Verma, EVP, Chief Information Officer
- Jennifer Johnson, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
- Steve Landsman, EVP, Business Development
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