Ingredion (INGR) appoints veteran finance executive Jason Payant as Interim CFO

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Ingredion Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jason Payant as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026. He will serve as the company’s principal financial officer, succeeding James D. Gray, whose resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is effective March 31, 2026.

Mr. Payant, age 55, has been with the company since 2012 in various senior finance roles and will continue as Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions while serving as Interim CFO. There are no special arrangements related to his selection and no related-party transactions involving him or his immediate family. During his interim service, he will receive additional monthly cash compensation of $25,000 on top of his existing compensation and benefits.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Routine interim CFO appointment with defined extra pay, thesis-neutral.

The Board of Ingredion has filled the upcoming CFO vacancy by promoting long-serving finance executive Jason Payant to Interim CFO, effective April 1, 2026. His parallel continuation in his current VP Finance role suggests an emphasis on continuity in financial leadership.

The filing explicitly states there are no special arrangements tied to his selection and no related-party transactions involving him or his family. The additional $25,000 per month during his interim service is a modest, clearly defined cost for maintaining stable oversight of financial reporting.

As the company had previously disclosed the outgoing CFO’s resignation, this update mainly clarifies succession and compensation terms. Future company filings may provide further detail if a permanent CFO is appointed or if Payant’s role changes from interim to permanent.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2026

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INGREDION INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

1-13397

22-3514823

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois

60154

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 551-2600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			INGR			New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(c) On March 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of Ingredion Incorporated (the “Company”) elected Jason Payant to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective April 1, 2026. In this role, he will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer. Mr. Payant succeeds James D. Gray, whose resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective March 31, 2026 was reported on January 27, 2026.

Mr. Payant, age 55, has been in service with the Company since 2012 in roles of increasing responsibility. He has served as the Company’s Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions since November 2025, in which position he will continue during his service as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Before his appointment to this position, Mr. Payant was Vice President, Finance, Food & Industrial Ingredients U.S./Canada from January 2024 to November 2025, Interim Vice President, Investor Relations from September 2021 to October 2022, and Vice President, Finance from October 2017 to January 2024.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Payant and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Payant was selected as Interim Chief Financial Officer. In addition, there have been no transactions, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, to which the Company was, is or is to be a participant and in which Mr. Payant or any member of his immediate family had, has or will have, a direct or indirect material interest.

During the period of his service as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Payant will receive monthly cash compensation of $25,000 in addition to his pre-existing compensation and benefits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 25, 2026

Ingredion Incorporated

By:

/s/ Tanya M. Jaeger de Foras

Tanya M. Jaeger de Foras  Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer,  Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer

FAQ

What change in leadership did Ingredion (INGR) disclose on March 18, 2026?

Ingredion disclosed that its Board elected Jason Payant as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2026. He will become the company’s principal financial officer, succeeding James D. Gray, whose resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is effective March 31, 2026.

Who is Jason Payant, the new Interim CFO of Ingredion (INGR)?

Jason Payant is a long-tenured Ingredion finance executive, age 55, with the company since 2012. He has held several senior roles, most recently Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions since November 2025, and will retain that position while serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

How will Ingredion (INGR) compensate Jason Payant as Interim CFO?

During his service as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Jason Payant will receive additional monthly cash compensation of $25,000. This is on top of his existing compensation and benefits from his ongoing role as Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions at Ingredion.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Ingredion (INGR) Interim CFO Jason Payant?

The company states there have been no transactions, and none are proposed, in which Ingredion was or is a participant and in which Jason Payant or his immediate family had or will have a direct or indirect material interest. This indicates no disclosed related-party dealings tied to his appointment.

Was Jason Payant’s appointment as Ingredion (INGR) Interim CFO based on any special arrangements?

Ingredion reports there are no arrangements or understandings between Jason Payant and any other persons under which he was selected as Interim Chief Financial Officer. His appointment appears to be a Board decision based on his experience and existing leadership roles within the company.

When does Ingredion’s outgoing CFO James D. Gray leave his role?

James D. Gray’s resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is effective March 31, 2026. Ingredion previously reported his resignation on January 27, 2026, and this filing clarifies that Jason Payant will assume the Interim CFO role the following day, April 1, 2026.

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