Ingredion Incorporated announced the promotion of Rob Ritchie to senior vice president, food and industrial ingredients, Americas, effective immediately. In this role, Ritchie will lead the Company's food and industrial ingredients businesses for North America and South America. In addition, Ritchie will serve as a member on the Company's executive leadership team and report to Jim Zallie, president and chief executive officer.

Ritchie joined the Company in 1996 as an area director in Canada and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2018, Ritchie was appointed president and general director of Mexico and expanded the Company's go-to-market capabilities while strengthening commercial excellence. Ritchie also played a critical role in driving growth and profitability of the sweeteners and industrial ingredients businesses in the U.S. and Canada.

Ritchie holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Lakehead University in Ontario, Canada and earned a master's degree in business administration from Loyola University in Chicago. Ritchie serves on the boards of the Plant Based Products Council, Corn Refiners Association, and Skills for Chicagoland's Future.