NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2017--
Regulatory News:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) (Euronext Paris:
IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, is
pleased to announce EVP, Chief Scientific & Sustainability Officer
Gregory Yep, PhD, has been named the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers
Association of the United States (FEMA) Excellence in Flavor Science
awardee for 2017. Established in 2006, the award is one FEMA’s most
prestigious honors and is given to globally recognized leaders who
advance flavor science through original research and peer-reviewed
publication.
“Greg is a highly talented and accomplished taste, scent and nutrition
innovator with a passion for discovery that is unmatched,” said Andreas
Fibig, CEO and Chairman, IFF. “His expertise has driven pioneering
achievements that differentiate IFF within the flavor and fragrance
industry. We congratulate Greg on this award and look forward to his
continued efforts in building on our company’s 128-year legacy of
exploring scientific horizons.”
Dr. Yep joined IFF in 2016 and leads the Company’s global efforts in
technological development, external collaborations, R&D and
sustainability in support of IFF’s Vision 2020 business strategy. A
30-year veteran, he has held innovation and technological development
positions in leading corporations and universities across the country
and has championed R&D programs that bolster health and nutrition in
food and beverage, especially in sports nutrition. A graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Yep holds both a master’s and a PhD in
Organic Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University. He is the originator of
six patents and is widely published in academic journals.
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is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At
the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery,
constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for exploration drives us to
co-create unique products that consumers taste, smell, or feel in fine
fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as
beloved foods and beverages. Our 7,400 team members globally take
advantage of leading consumer insights, research and development,
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Michael DeVeau,
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VP, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations &
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Michael.DeVeau@iff.com