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Ingredion Company Culture
Ingredion Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Ingredion's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
BCompensation
C+Office Culture
CPerks & Benefits
CeNPS
C-Ingredion CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James P. Zallie
62 /100
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Diversity at Ingredion
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Ingredion have rated Perks And Benefits, Professional Development, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ingredion
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Ingredion have rated Perks And Benefits, Professional Development, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Ingredion eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-19
Ingredion employees are -19% more likely to recommend Ingredion as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Ingredion
Working at Ingredion is rated below average by 78 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ingredion employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Ingredion’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Ingredion was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ingredion
D
Overall Company Culture at Ingredion is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Ingredion ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterIngredion Employee Reviews
Out of 48 Ingredion employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ingredion improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Ingredion Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are willing to change and do better.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Keep me informed, fair quick,
- What makes you most happy at work?Energy, the innovative solutions we make and spending time with caring people
Constructive Feedback From Ingredion Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership change with people leaders
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen to the whole employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Equal benefits, time off compensation and somebody that actually knows how to do payroll instead of always messing up operators checks
Ingredion Company Information
Ingredion Company Overview
"Ingredion together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells starch and sweetener ingredients."
Ingredion Mission, Vision & Values
Ingredion Mission Statement
We make it our business to understand industry trends and our customers’ challenges.
Ingredion Values
- Safety
- Quality
- Integrity
- Respect
- Excellence
- Innovation
| Headquarter | Westchester, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ingredion.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1906 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | INGR |
Ingredion Competitors
Ingredion competitors include Bunge, Cargill, Nestle USA, and McCormick & Company. Ingredion ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ingredion compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Ingredion Employees
78 employees at Ingredion have reviewed Ingredion 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 78 Ingredion employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ingredion are not very pleased with their total compensation at Ingredion, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ingredion are not very pleased with their team. 78 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Ingredion are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ingredion believe the environment at Ingredion is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ingredion is moderate. About 33% of the employees at Ingredion work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ingredion are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ingredion - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ingredion is that the company was prepared on their first day. Ingredion employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Ingredion KPIs and OKRs
At Ingredion 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ingredion's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Ingredion employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Ingredion CEO & Leadership
Ingredion CEO - James P. Zallie
62 /100
Ingredion’s CEO James P. Zallie started in this role in 2018. James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. James P. Zallie’s employees rank Ingredion in the Top 25% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture. P. Zallie is generally unpopular with Ingredion employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Ingredion Leadership
The Ingredion Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO James P. Zallie, VP Internal Audit Louise Walker, and Vice President, North America Human Resources Henry Artalejo
James P. Zallie CEO / President
James P. Zallie serves as the CEO / President of Ingredion.
Louise Walker VP Internal Audit
Louise Walker serves as the VP Internal Audit of Ingredion. Louise started at Ingredion in April of 2011. Louise... read more
Henry Artalejo Vice President, North America Human Resources
Henry Artalejo serves as the Vice President, North America Human Resources of Ingredion. Henry started at Ingredion in... read more
Luc Bertram Vice President, Global Wholesome and Texture Springboards
Luc Bertram serves as the Vice President, Global Wholesome and Texture Springboards of Ingredion. Luc started at... read more
Tony DeLio SVP Corporate Strategy and Chief Innovation Officer
Tony DeLio serves as the SVP Corporate Strategy and Chief Innovation Officer of Ingredion. Tony started at Ingredion in... read more
Larry Fernandes Vice President, Global Beverage and General Manager, Sweetener & Industrial Solutions
Larry Fernandes serves as the Vice President, Global Beverage and General Manager, Sweetener & Industrial Solutions of... read more
Matt Galvanoni Vice President, Finance - North America
Matt Galvanoni serves as the Vice President, Finance - North America of Ingredion. Matt started at Ingredion in April of... read more
Heather Kos Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Heather Kos serves as the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications of Ingredion.
Norman Lacourse Vice President, Corporate Quality
Norman Lacourse serves as the Vice President, Corporate Quality of Ingredion.
Diversity & Inclusion at Ingredion
Diverse employees at Ingredion score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing Ingredion in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ingredion across various culture dimensions.
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Ingredion Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Ingredion PTO
Ingredion's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Ingredion's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ingredion
Who is the CEO of Ingredion?
Ingredion CEO is James P. Zallie, their score by employees is 62
What is Ingredion eNPS?
The eNPS for Ingredion is -19
Who are Ingredion competitors?
Ingredion main competitors are Bunge, Cargill, Nestle USA, McCormick & Company
What are the benefits at Ingredion?
Ingredion perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
Who is Ingredion leadership?
Louise Walker, Henry Artalejo & Luc Bertram are part of Ingredion leadership, James P. Zallie is the CEO
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