Ingevity names new general counsel and chief human resources officer to executive leadership team
Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) has announced two key appointments to its executive leadership team. Ryan C. Fisher has been named senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, while Terry Dyer joins as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Fisher, an 18-year veteran of Ingevity, will oversee law and compliance, communications, government relations, and sustainability functions. Dyer brings over 20 years of HR experience and will lead the company's global human resources function.
Ingevity's CEO, John Fortson, expressed confidence that both leaders will contribute significantly to the company's continued success and innovation. Fisher's appointment was effective June 27, 2024, while Dyer will assume his role on August 12, 2024. Ingevity, headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, operates in 31 countries with approximately 1,700 employees, focusing on products that purify, protect, and enhance the world.
- Appointment of experienced leaders to key executive positions
- Ryan Fisher brings 18 years of internal experience to his new role
- Terry Dyer adds over 20 years of HR expertise to the company
- Potential for fresh perspectives and strengthened leadership
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“We are excited to add Ryan and Terry to our executive leadership team,” said Ingevity president and CEO, John Fortson. “Both leaders bring extensive experience, with successful track records of leading companies through business growth and expansion. I am confident that their contributions will be instrumental in driving our continued success and innovation.”
Fisher has held various leadership positions during his 18-year tenure with Ingevity and its predecessors. Most recently, he served as vice president, deputy general counsel and chief compliance officer, as well as interim chief human resources officer. Prior roles at Ingevity include interim general counsel and secretary, chief legal officer for Ingevity’s Performance Chemicals segment and assistant secretary. Before joining Ingevity’s predecessor, MeadWestvaco, he was an attorney with Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge, LLP, and also with Cummings & Lockwood, LLC.
In his new role, Fisher will have oversight of the law and compliance, communications, government relations and sustainability functions.
“Ryan brings a wealth of experience in legal and strategic leadership,” said Fortson. “I am confident that his vision and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the complexities of our industry and drive our company forward.”
Dyer brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Ingevity, having served as senior vice president, Human Resources and Communication at Billerud (formally Verso Corporation), a national leader in the specialty and graphic paper manufacturing industry, and vice president and chief human resources officer at Worthington Industries, a world leader in the diversified metal manufacturing industry. In these roles he spearheaded labor relations, culture transformation, talent acquisition and learning and development to advance companywide strategic business plans. Previous positions include CEO and founder of TACE Partners, human resources leadership roles at Armstrong World Industries and Burlington Industries, and experience in operations and manufacturing in roles at Hampton Industries and Whisper Knits.
In his role, Dyer will be responsible for leading the company’s global human resources function, including organization development, integrated talent management, leadership development and culture.
“I'm delighted to welcome a hard-working, experienced professional like Terry to Ingevity,” continued Fortson. “I firmly believe Terry’s hands-on approach, combined with his plant production and operations experience, make him well-equipped to guide the evolution of our company culture worldwide.”
Fisher’s appointment to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary was effective June 27, 2024. Dyer will assume his role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer effective August 12, 2024.
Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance
Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. We operate in three reporting segments: Performance Materials, which includes activated carbon; Advanced Polymer Technologies, which includes caprolactone polymers; and Performance Chemicals, which includes specialty chemicals and road technologies. Our products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including adhesives, agrochemicals, asphalt paving, certified biodegradable bioplastics, coatings, elastomers, lubricants, pavement markings, oil exploration and production and automotive components. Headquartered in
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