IFF names Kevin O’Byrne board chair

IFF (IFF) unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its Board of Directors, aimed at bolstering the company’s long-term strategic vision and driving profitable market share growth. Kevin O’Byrne will become Board Chair at the 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting. O’Byrne will succeed Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. who has served as Chair since 2022. Ferguson notified IFF of his intent to not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting after 14 years of distinguished service. Cynthia Jamison, Dr. Mehmood Khan and Vincent Intrieri will join the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, 2025. Intrieri’s appointment is at the request of Icahn Capital LP pursuant to the Cooperation agreement. He replaces Gary Hu, who will step down from the IFF Board on Dec. 31, 2024. Christina Gold and John Davidson have announced their plans to not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting. When these departures are in effect, IFF will have ten board members.