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Ilene Gordon

  • Title
    CEO, Chairman, and President
  • Affiliation
    Ingredion
  • Age
    62

Since joining Corn Products International—Ingredion’s former name—in 2009, Gordon has invested heavily in specialty ingredients, riding (and fueling) the world’s non-GMO and gluten-free trends. This year she bought two ingredient companies, Penford and Kerr Concentrates. Ingredion shareholders have seen the stock triple during Gordon’s tenure.

Personal Information

2020 Rank40
Newcomer?NO

Company Financials

Revenues ($M)5,668
Profits ($M)355
Market Value as of 09/18/18 ($M)5,982