– USA, NY – IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced the appointment of Kevin O’Byrne to its Board of Directors, effective March 10, 2023, to bring a deep understanding of the consumer landscape and evolving expectations of CPG customers.
“As we continue to evolve our Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Kevin as an incoming director. Kevin brings more than 30 years of retail and consumer goods experience to the IFF Board and a proven track record overseeing numerous multinational finance initiatives and successful business integrations. I am confident that his expertise and international perspective will be critical as we capture new growth opportunities, execute on our productivity initiatives and optimize our portfolio,” said Roger Ferguson, Incoming Board Chair.
Kevin O’Byrne will join the Audit, Innovation, and Transaction Committees.
The company also announced that Ed Breen and Matthias Heinzel will retire from the Board, effective March 10, 2023.
About Kevin O’Byrne
Kevin O’Byrne is CFO and director of J Sainsbury Plc, He is an established financial executive with decades of experience driving sustainable growth and overseeing transformation strategies for international consumer retail businesses.
Kevin O’Byrne is responsible for the finance, strategy, property, procurement, and investor relations functions at J Sainsbury Plc, the second-largest retailer in the United Kingdom. He will be retiring from Sainsbury’s on March 4, 2023. Before joining J Sainsbury Plc, he served as CEO of Poundland Group Plc and held various leadership positions at Kingfisher Plc, including Divisional Director UK, China, and Turkey, as well as CEO of B&Q UK & Ireland and Group Finance Director.
Kevin O’Byrne sits on the Board of Centrica Plc, the leading energy supply and in-home servicing provider in the UK and Ireland. He has chaired the Audit and Risk Committee since May 2019 and is the Senior Independent Director. O’Byrne sat on the board of Land Securities Group Plc, the UK’s largest listed real estate group, for nine years where he chaired the Audit Committee and was SID.
“I am thrilled to join the IFF Board during such an exciting time for the company,” said Kevin O’Byrne. “IFF continues to lead the industry in delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of today’s customers, and the company has a clear opportunity to realize its full potential. I look forward to partnering with Roger and the rest of the Board to help IFF become an even stronger industry leader while driving sustainable, profitable growth.”
About IFF
At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, scent, health, and biosciences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and the planet.
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