Erik Fyrwald joined IFF as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024.
Erik brings to IFF more than four decades of executive and operational experience driving innovation and profitable, sustainable growth at leading corporations in the nutrition, agriculture, and high-performance materials industries. His strategic vision has been instrumental in positioning IFF as a leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences.
Previously, he held the role of Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta, where he helped establish Syngenta Group as a leading player in agriculture for global food security, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture. During his tenure, he oversaw the company’s exponential growth.
Prior to Syngenta, Erik was the Chief Executive Officer of Univar Solutions, a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and services provider; President of Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services; and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nalco, which was acquired by Ecolab in 2011.
Earlier in his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility at DuPont, where he focused on strategic planning and leadership of regional and global business units, including as President of the DuPont Agriculture and Nutrition Division.
Erik has served on the Board of Directors of Eli Lilly since 2005.
Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
