Phyllis Marquitz is Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory, Sustainability & Public Affairs at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), where she leads global efforts to advance the safe, sustainable, and science-based development of innovative ingredients and biotechnology solutions. Operating at the intersection of regulatory policy, public affairs, and sustainability, she works to ensure emerging bioscience technologies are responsibly scaled and accessible across global markets.

With more than two decades of experience across the U.S. and international regulatory landscape, Ms. Marquitz has built frameworks that support innovation while maintaining public trust. Her career spans leadership roles at IFF, Archer Daniels Midland, The Hershey Company, and Mars, as well as service at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with experience in direct regulatory collaboration with governments and stakeholders in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia as well as parts of Latin America.

She has been a consistent advocate for science-based, risk-proportionate regulatory systems that foster biotechnology innovation, strengthen supply chains, and promote sustainable food and agricultural systems. Her work has been particularly centered on aligning U.S. and international regulatory approaches to reduce barriers to trade, accelerate responsible innovation, and reinforce global competitiveness—supporting the continued leadership of the United States in the emerging bioeconomy.

Ms. Marquitz serves as a Board Member of the Minor Use Foundation and advises initiatives such as the World Food Programme’s SAFER Project, supporting efforts to improve food safety and access worldwide. She holds a Juris Doctor from The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from James Madison University.