In Brief: IFF
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
IFF: Judith Giordan, PhD, to VP and director of R&D, succeeding Ira Katz, who has retired. At her new post, Giordan oversees the supplier's R&D activities worldwide. She reports to International Flavors and Fragrances Chairman Eugene Grisanti. IFF earmarks 6% of annual turnover to R&D efforts; in 1996 the budget reached just under $100 mil. Giordan's resume includes R&D and operational experience in consumer products, chemicals, materials and polymers industries. Most recently, she served as VP, worldwide R&D at Pepsi Cola Company...