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This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances Chairman and CEO Richard Goldstein retired May 9 following the firm's annual shareholder meeting, IFF reports. Goldstein, who became CEO in 2000, announced in January he would step down this month (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 23, 2006, In Brief). Executive search firm Spencer Stuart was retained to assist IFF in hiring Goldstein's successor. "That process is continuing and is progressing well," according to the firm. IFF Lead Director Arthur Martinez is appointed chairman and CEO on an interim basis during shareholder meeting...
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