Sensient Technologies Corporation announced that Paul Manning has been elected to the position of president and chief executive officer.
July 26/Milwaukee/Business Wire -- Sensient Technologies Corporation announced that Paul Manning has been elected to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective February 2, 2014. Manning is currently serving as Sensient’s president and chief operating officer and has also been a member of Sensient’s board of directors since October 2012.
Manning is succeeding Kenneth P. Manning, who as previously disclosed will retire from his position as chief executive officer on February 1, 2014. Manning has served as Sensient’s chief executive officer since 1996. Under Manning’s leadership, Sensient was transformed from a commodity producer of food products into a technology based, world leading developer and producer of advanced food and beverage colors and flavors, inkjet inks, pharmaceutical excipients, and cosmetic ingredients. Manning has also expanded the company’s geographic reach, establishing Sensient as a truly global enterprise. Following his retirement, Manning has agreed to serve as Sensient’s non-employee chairman of the board and advisor until December 31, 2015, in order to ensure a successful transition.