IFF CEO
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances CEO Richard Goldstein plans to retire from the company following its May 9 Annual Shareholder Meeting, fragrance and flavors supplier announces Jan. 17. An executive search firm has been hired to assist IFF in finding his successor, firm adds. Goldstein, who has served as CEO since 2000, says the company is "positioned to deliver long-term growth and increased value for shareholders" and thus, "the timing is now right to put this succession plan into effect." Goldstein formerly served as president and CEO Unilever U.S. and president of North American foods, and came to IFF during a transitional period in which the firm launched a major streamlining plan to increase earnings (1"The Rose Sheet" May 1, 2000, p. 11). IFF's board of directors notes during his tenure "Dick has overseen key strategic initiatives, including the successful acquisition and integration of Bush Boake Allen, and significant investments in product development and technology, which put IFF in a strong position"...
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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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North American fragrance sales declined 1% in 2005, but fine fragrance revenues in the region increased 4%, International Flavors & Fragrances reports Jan. 25. For the year, North American sales declined 4%. IFF worldwide net sales for the year were down 2% on a reported basis to $1.99 bil., negatively impacted by the disposition of the company's European fruit preps business, firm notes. Net earnings also fell 2% to $193.1 mil., but improved 3% excluding restructuring and other charges, according to IFF. In Q4, fragrance net sales in North America declined 1%, while fine fragrances increased 16%. Net sales fell 1% on a reported basis to $461.6 mil., while net income plummeted 63% to $15.2 mil., largely due to charges related to the recent elimination of 300 positions. IFF continues to seek a replacement for CEO Richard Goldstein, whose retirement was announced Jan. 17, firm notes (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 23, 2006, In Brief)...
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