IFF Appoints Virginia “Gina” Drosos to Board of Directors

June 09, 2025 at 17:46 PM EDT

IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences—today announced the appointment of Gina Drosos to its board of directors, effective June 16. Drosos brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the retail, consumer goods, beauty and health care industries.

“We are very pleased to welcome Gina to the IFF board,” said Kevin O’Byrne, chair of the board. “Gina brings extensive relevant experience, deep consumer insights and a proven ability to drive innovation and lead with purpose, which aligns with our long-term strategy to deliver sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.”

Drosos most recently served as chief executive officer and a director of Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE: SIG)—the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry—from August 2017 to November 2024. During her tenure, she led the company through a significant transformation, expanding its digital capabilities and enhancing customer experience. Gina also spent 25 years at Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG)—most recently as group president of global beauty, skin, cosmetics and personal care—where she established herself as a transformative, purpose-led leader who drove game-changing innovation, built multi-billion-dollar brands and reinvented global categories.

She currently serves as a director of Foot Locker Inc. and the United States Golf Association and previously served as a board member of American Financial Group, Inc., where she served on the audit and governance committees.

“I’m honored to join the IFF board at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” said Drosos. “IFF’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and purpose-driven growth deeply resonates with me. I look forward to contributing to the company’s long-term strategy and helping shape its future as a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care and health and wellness solutions.”

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