Ingredion Inc 8-K

What Happened

• On February 9, 2026, Ingredion Incorporated announced that its Board appointed James P. Zallie — the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer — to also serve as Chairman of the Board. The company filed the related Form 8-K on February 11, 2026.
• Gregory B. Kenny resigned from his role as non‑executive Chairman (a position he had held since August 1, 2018) but will remain a member of the Board.

Key Details

• Date of appointment: February 9, 2026 (8-K filed February 11, 2026).
• New combined role: James P. Zallie now serves as President, CEO and Chairman.
• Board governance change: Independent directors elected Victoria J. Reich as Lead Director; she will act as the principal liaison between independent directors and the new executive Chairman.
• Gregory B. Kenny: stepped down as non‑executive Chairman but continues to serve on the Board.

Why It Matters

• This is a leadership and governance change investors should note: the CEO now holds the Chairman role, consolidating executive and board leadership.
• The independent directors’ selection of a Lead Director (Victoria J. Reich) is a governance step intended to preserve independent oversight.
• The filing reports no other executive departures, compensation changes, or material transactions; investors should watch subsequent disclosures for any additional governance or strategic updates.