Erik Fyrwald — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chief Executive Officer at IFF since 2024, a global leader in health & biosciences, flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients.
Previously held CEO positions at Syngenta Group (2016-2023), Univar (2012-2016), and Nalco (2008-2011).
Member of the Eli Lilly Board of Directors since 2005 and the IFF Board of Directors.
Began his professional career at the chemical company DuPont, holding various management positions.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware.

Biography

J. Erik Fyrwald is the Chief Executive Officer of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and a member of its Board of Directors, a position he assumed in January 2024. At IFF, he leads a team focused on sustainable innovations in health & biosciences, flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients. With over four decades of executive and operational experience, Fyrwald has driven growth at leading corporations across the nutrition, agriculture, and chemicals sectors.