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Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 2526

CEO: Frank Clyburn

Frank Clyburn IFF CEO Rating

IFF's CEO, Frank Clyburn, has 121 employee ratings and a score of 85/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees and Top 5% of other companies in New York. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that males at IFF rate Frank Clyburn higher than females, giving the CEO a score of 86/100.

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Where This Score Ranks IFF's CEO Rating

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In the Top 5% of 2126 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 5% of 707 Nearby Companies in New York
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IFF CEO Frank Clyburn Bio

Frank Clyburn has served as IFF’s Chief Executive Officer since February 2022.

Previously, he held the role of Executive Vice President and President of Human Health for Merck & Co. (Merck), where he had full P&L responsibility of their largest business. During his tenure, he was also responsible for building one of the leading oncology businesses in the world, which is the largest business within Merck and has transformed cancer care on a global scale.

Mr. Clyburn joined Merck in 2008 and held several positions including Chief Commercial Officer, the inaugural president of the company’s Global Oncology business, and President of its Primary Care and Women’s Health businesses. In addition to leading the creation of the Global Oncology business, Mr. Clyburn also executed the worldwide launch of Merck’s immuno-oncology medicine which helped establish the company as a leader in oncology.

Before joining Merck, Mr. Clyburn was Vice President of the Oncology and Internal Medicine business units at Sanofi Aventis and held a wide range of leadership roles with the company. In addition, was actively involved in the $65 billion integration of Sanofi and Aventis.

Mr. Clyburn received his Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College. Notably, he served on the Board of Directors of DuPont from June 1, 2019 to January 20, 2022. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). He also served as chairman to the Thomas Edison State University Board of Trustees.

Who Ranks IFF's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Business Development 97/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 94/100

Department - Design 90/100

Who Ranks IFF's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Department - Product 72/100

Department - Sales 78/100

Ethnicity - Other 81/100

IFF CEO Frank Clyburn At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at IFF.

Based on 121 ratings, Frank Clyburn ranks right above Firmenich's CEO, Gilbert Ghostine.

IFF's CEO is highly regarded by the Business Development department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and the Design department. However, the Product department and the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.