NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2012--
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global
creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, today appointed
Francisco Fortanet Senior Vice President, Operations, effective
immediately. In this role, Mr. Fortanet will have broad-scale
responsibilities for IFF’s global operations ranging from procurement
through outbound logistics.
“Francisco’s deep institutional and manufacturing knowledge, experience
in both the flavors and fragrances businesses, and substantial
international experience makes him well-suited for his new role,” said
IFF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Tough. “He will continue
to bring tremendous value to IFF by ensuring that the operational
elements of our business support our strategic efforts in the emerging
markets, innovation and the overall profitability improvement of our
portfolio.”
Mr. Fortanet’s career with IFF began in 1995 as Plant Manager in Mexico
and he has served in roles of increasing scope and responsibility over
the years. Most recently, he was Vice President, Global Manufacturing
Compounding. Earlier roles included Regional Director of North America
Operations, Project Manager in Ireland, and Plant Manager in Hazlet, New
Jersey. He holds a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in
Cuernavaca, Mexico. Mr. Fortanet will be based in IFF’s Hilversum, The
Netherlands facility.
About IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is a leading global
creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer
products. Consumers experience these unique scents and tastes in fine
fragrances and beauty care, detergents and household goods, as well as
beverages, confectionery and food products. The Company leverages its
competitive advantages of consumer insight, research and development,
creative expertise, and customer intimacy to provide customers with
innovative and differentiated product offerings. A member of the S&P 500
Index, IFF has more than 5,500 employees working in 33 countries
worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.iff.com.
Source: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
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Investor Relations:
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Flavors Communications:
Carol Brys,
212-708-7121
Fragrances Communications:
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212-515-7308
