Patrick Kalotis Joins Ingredion as EVP Global Texture & Healthful Solutions

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Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) announced that Patrick Kalotis will join as executive vice president, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions, effective December 1, 2025. He will report to Jim Zallie, president and CEO, join the executive leadership team, and have full ownership of the segment’s commercial and financial performance. Kalotis will develop the segment strategy and work with Global Innovation and Global Commercial Excellence to pursue growth opportunities.

Kalotis joins from APP Group, previously led Tropicana Brands Group carve-out roles and held leadership posts at Danone, Coca-Cola, Mars and Unilever. His degrees include a master’s in mechanical engineering and business and a diploma from Henley Business School.

Positive

• Start date set for December 1, 2025
• Full P&L responsibility for Texture & Healthful Solutions segment
• Extensive CPG leadership experience across PepsiCo carve-out, Danone, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever
• Executive team seat reporting directly to CEO Jim Zallie

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• No prior Ingredion experience for the incoming segment leader
• Leadership transition risk during the handover before December 1, 2025

WESTCHESTER, Ill., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, today announced the appointment of Patrick Kalotis as executive vice president, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions, effective December 1, 2025. He will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and will report to Jim Zallie, president and chief executive officer.

Kalotis will be responsible for developing the business strategy and driving the performance for the global Texture & Healthful Solutions segment. The role encompasses full ownership of the segment’s commercial and financial performance, and will partner closely with Global Innovation and Global Commercial Excellence to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.

“Patrick has a tremendous strength in creating momentum by delivering both market growth and profit expansion which will be a key element in leading our Texture & Healthful Solutions segment,” said Jim Zallie, president and CEO of Ingredion. “Additionally, his deep CPG knowledge across both global brands, and private label will be a great asset to our future growth strategies.”

“I am delighted to join Ingredion at such an exciting time in its growth journey. The Company's strategy to lead through innovation, sustainability, and customer collaboration aligns perfectly with my own focus on creating long-term, profitable growth. I look forward to working with the executive team to help translate that vision into accelerated growth and value creation for our customers and shareholders,” Kalotis said.

Kalotis joins Ingredion from APP Group where he served as chief executive officer, Tissues International North America.

Prior to APP, Kalotis led the formation of the new Tropicana Brands Group Company following its carve out from PepsiCo, first as executive vice president and chief growth officer and subsequently as chief executive officer, Naked and Emerging Brands Division. Earlier in his career, Patrick held leadership roles at Danone, Coca-Cola, Mars and Unilever.

Kalotis has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and business, with distinction, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Warwick. In addition, he earned a diploma in business management from the Henley Business School.

About Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With 2024 annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion, the Company turns grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs^® innovation centers located around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the Company cocreates with customers and fulfills its purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest Company news.

CONTACT:
Investors: Noah Weiss, 773-896-5242, noah.weiss@ingredion.com

Media: Rick Wion, 708-209-6323, rickwion@ingredion.com

FAQ

When does Patrick Kalotis start at Ingredion (INGR)?

Patrick Kalotis will begin as EVP, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions on December 1, 2025.

What responsibilities will Patrick Kalotis hold at Ingredion (INGR)?

He will own the commercial and financial performance of the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment and lead its business strategy.

Who will Patrick Kalotis report to at Ingredion (INGR)?

He will report to Jim Zallie, president and CEO, and sit on the executive leadership team.

Where did Patrick Kalotis work before joining Ingredion (INGR)?

Kalotis joins from APP Group and previously led roles in the Tropicana Brands Group carve-out and at Danone, Coca-Cola, Mars and Unilever.

Will Patrick Kalotis’ appointment affect Ingredion’s growth strategy (INGR)?

The company says he will develop segment strategy and partner with Global Innovation and Commercial Excellence to pursue growth opportunities.

Does Patrick Kalotis have relevant industry qualifications for his role at Ingredion (INGR)?

Yes; he holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and business, a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, and a diploma from Henley Business School.