On December 19, 2024, flavor and fragrance maker IFF announced key changes to its Board of Directors. These changes are aimed at bolstering the company’s strategic vision and driving market growth.
Kevin O’Byrne will become Board Chair at the 2025 shareholder meeting. An experienced board member of IFF, O’Byrne will succeed Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. who has served as chair since 2022.
“It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve on the IFF board,” Ferguson said. “IFF has the right leaders in place, a dynamic team fueled by science and creativity, plus a world-class portfolio backed by a cutting-edge R&D pipeline. The company is very well placed to meet the needs of its customers, powering everyday products for tomorrow’s consumers. I am very proud of the strong progress in the last twelve months and excited to see IFF build on this momentum in the coming years.”
Additionally, Cynthia Jamison, Mehmood Khan and Vincent Intrieri will join the Board of Directors on January 1, 2025.
Erik Fyrwald, CEO and director of IFF, said, “As we author our next chapter, I look forward to working with Kevin in his new role. I am delighted to welcome Cindie, Mehmood and Vince to the board. Their expertise, experience and insights will support us in unlocking our full potential to serve our customers, deliver innovative, sustainable solutions and profitably grow IFF.”
