Dr. Michael Leonard Joins Ingredion as Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Protein Fortification
15 Avril 2024 - 8:00PM
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of
ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, today
announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Leonard to the role of
senior vice president, chief innovation officer and head of protein
fortification, effective May 13, 2024. Leonard will serve as a
member of the Company’s executive leadership team and will report
to Jim Zallie, president and chief executive officer.
Over his 21-year career, Leonard has led product development and
commercialization across multiple food and beverage categories in
domestic and global markets, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific
region where he lived and worked. He has a proven track record of
driving growth and productivity through his leadership of global
R&D functions, process technology and business development.
“With his vast experience in the food and beverage industry,
deep technical knowledge and proven record of new product and
process innovation, I am thrilled Mike is joining Ingredion to
further strengthen our diversified portfolio of ingredients and
solutions and drive continued advancements in innovation,” said
Zallie. “Mike’s broad industry leadership experience in both
developed and emerging markets, with multinationals as well as
high-growth startup companies, will be a tremendous asset to
Ingredion and our customers.”
Leonard joins Ingredion from MycoTechnology, where he serves as
the chief executive officer, leading the food technology startup
company’s transformation and global expansion of new protein and
bioactive technology platforms for the specialty food ingredient
industry. Before MycoTechnology, Leonard served as the chief
executive officer and the chief technology officer of Motif
FoodWorks, where he spearheaded new product discovery, development
and commercialization across the startup’s plant-based food
ingredient portfolio. Prior to Motif, Leonard served in progressive
leadership roles in R&D, engineering and business development
at Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, DuPont Nutrition and Health, and
International Flavors & Fragrances.
“I’m honored to be joining the team at Ingredion at such an
exciting time in our industry, where an agile, entrepreneurial
approach to innovation is critical for driving growth. I’m grateful
for the opportunity to have served MycoTechnology, a true disruptor
in the value-added food ingredient space, and look forward to
bringing my experience in both startup and multinational companies
to accelerate innovation at Ingredion,” said Leonard.
Leonard holds a BS in Chemistry from Roanoke College, a Ph.D. in
Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of
Massachusetts Amherst, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of
Management.
About Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), headquartered in the
suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions
provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With 2023
annual net sales of approximately $8 billion, the Company turns
grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into
value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal
nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea
Labs® innovation centers located around the world and more than
12,000 employees, the Company co-creates with customers and
fulfills its purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature,
and technology together to make life better.
Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest
Company news.
CONTACT:Investors: Noah Weiss,
773-896-5242Media: corpcomm@ingredion.com
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