


Diverse employees at IFF have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at IFF have rated Team, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
IFF employees are 51% more likely to recommend IFF as a great place to work
| 59% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 8% | Detractors |



Working at IFF is rated highly by 105 employees, across various culture dimensions. IFF employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting IFF’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at IFF was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IFF is rated A
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IFF ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 322 IFF employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IFF improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative, hard working, and don't allow themselves to be defined by rigid job descriptions.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Transparency, Open Communication, Less Rigid compared to competitors, Recognition of Hard Work, Sense of Belonging and Pride
What do you like best about the leadership team?Open communication, inspiring and passionate.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?In some cases complex organization because of the setup and global distribution. This requires good collaboration skills
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.
IFF was founded in 1889 and its current CEO is Frank Clyburn. Since its inception 137 years ago, IFF has grown to 2400 employees.
Bringing science and creativity together to create the food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences the world needs.
We are IFF. Here, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, 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 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. To learn more visit us at www.iff.com
Learn more about Sustainability at IFF: https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/strategy-reporting
Learn more: https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/environment
| Headquarter | 521 West 57th Street New York City, NY 10019 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iff.com |
| Founding Date | 1889 |
| Tel | +1-212-765-5500 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | IFF |
| Jobs | www.iff.com/careers |
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IFF has 2400 employees. 105 employees at IFF have reviewed IFF across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 105 IFF employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at IFF are pleased with their total compensation at IFF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IFF are extremely happy with their team. 105 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at IFF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IFF believe the environment at IFF is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IFF is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at IFF work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IFF are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining IFF is that the company was prepared on their first day. IFF employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 83% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At IFF 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of IFF's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 31 IFF employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 28 have said yes.
IFF’s CEO Frank Clyburn started in this role in 2022. Frank’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Frank won Best CEOs for Diversity in 2019 specifically for Diversity, making IFF’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. IFF’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Business Development department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Design department. However, employees in the Product department, employees in the Sales department, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to IFF’s competitors, Frank Clyburn ranks right above Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine. Under Clyburn’s leadership, IFF employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where IFF could stand to see real improvement.
The IFF Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Frank Clyburn, Former Chairman & CEO Andreas Fibig, and CEO Frank Clyburn
Frank Clyburn CEO / President
Frank Clyburn has served as IFF’s Chief Executive Officer since February 2022. Previously, he held the role of... read more
Andreas Fibig Former Chairman & CEO
Andreas Fibig serves as the Former Chairman & CEO of IFF.
Frank Clyburn CEO
Frank Clyburn has served as IFF’s Chief Executive Officer since February 2022. Previously, he held the role of... read more
How much do people at IFF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IFF is $1, or $0 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $1, or $0 per hour.
103 employees at IFF rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 364 ratings) while 103 employees at IFF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 128 ratings).
Salaries contributed from IFF employees include job titles like Account Manager and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from IFF employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $130k | $130k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $183k | $183k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $207k | $207k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $233k | $233k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $259k | $259k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at IFF score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing IFF in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at IFF across various culture dimensions.
Learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at IFF: https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion
https://www.iff.com/careers/benefits
IFF's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 82% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is IFF's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 35% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. IFF's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, IFF applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
IFF has a total of 2400 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 59% | |
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Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
Customer Support | 7% | |
Engineering | 3% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 62% | |
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Houston | 3% | |
Hackensack | 3% | |
Charleston | 3% | |
Jefferson Valley | 3% | |
Other | 24% |
What is IFF address?
IFF location is at 521 West 57th Street
Who is the CEO of IFF?
IFF CEO is Frank Clyburn, their score by employees is 85
What are the salaries in IFF
The average salary for employees in IFF is 1$
What is IFF eNPS?
The eNPS for IFF is 51
What is IFF revenue?
IFF revenue is $3B