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    J. Erik Fyrwald

    Chief Executive Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
    Since February 6, 2024
    Age
    65 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1981 and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 1998.
    Tenure
    Joined IFF as Chief Executive Officer on February 6, 2024, and currently serves on the Board of Directors.

    Also at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

    AS
    Angela Strzelecki
    President, Pharma Solutions
    CV
    Casper Vroemen
    EVP, Chief Research & Development Officer
    DB
    Deborah Borg
    EVP, Chief HR, Diversity & Inclusion, and Communications Officer

    About

    J. Erik Fyrwald is a seasoned executive with a wealth of leadership experience spanning over four decades in the nutrition, agriculture, and chemicals industries. His career began at DuPont, where he spent 27 years in various key roles before taking on executive positions at Nalco, Univar Solutions, and Syngenta, demonstrating a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic vision.

    Having successfully navigated diverse sectors, he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at IFF on February 6, 2024, and was also named a member of the Board of Directors at the time, emphasizing his commitment to steering the company towards sustainable growth and innovation.

    Beyond his executive responsibilities, he is known for his emphasis on leveraging innovation and sustainability to drive growth, enriching the organizations he leads with his extensive background and passion for creating value. His career accomplishments and leadership in global companies underscore a deep commitment to excellence and forward-thinking in the ever-evolving field of specialty ingredients.

    $IFF Performance Under J. Erik Fyrwald

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Syngenta Chief Executive Officer 2016 - 2024 Left to join IFF in February 2024
    Univar Solutions Chief Executive Officer May 2012 - May 2016 N/A
    Ecolab President 2011 Following the merger with Nalco in 2011
    Nalco Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 2008 - 2011 Role prior to merger with Ecolab
    DuPont Various roles (including Group Vice President of Agriculture & Nutrition and Vice President & General Manager of Nutrition and Health Business) 1981 - 2008 27-year career with multiple leadership roles
    Crop Life International Former Chair N/A N/A
    Bunge Former Board Member N/A N/A
    Syngenta Foundation Former Board Member N/A N/A
    Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Former Board Member N/A N/A
    UN World Food Program Farm to Market Alliance Former Board Member N/A N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Eli Lilly Company Board Member N/A
    Syngenta Group Board Member N/A