Patrick Kalotis Joins Ingredion as EVP Global Texture & Healthful Solutions

Core Insights - Ingredion Incorporated has appointed Patrick Kalotis as executive vice president of Global Texture & Healthful Solutions, effective December 1, 2025, reporting to CEO Jim Zallie [1][2][3] Company Overview - Ingredion is a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, with annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion in 2024, serving customers in nearly 120 countries [6] Leadership and Strategy - Kalotis will be responsible for the business strategy and performance of the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment, focusing on commercial and financial performance while collaborating with Global Innovation and Global Commercial Excellence [2][3] - Jim Zallie highlighted Kalotis's strengths in market growth and profit expansion as essential for leading the segment, along with his extensive consumer packaged goods (CPG) knowledge [3][4] Background of Patrick Kalotis - Kalotis previously served as CEO of APP Group and has held leadership roles at Tropicana Brands Group, Danone, Coca-Cola, Mars, and Unilever [4] - He holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and business, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Warwick, along with a diploma in business management from Henley Business School [5]