Chief innovation officer
Ingredion Incorporated, a provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has selected Tony DeLio as its new senior vice president and chief innovation officer.
DeLio, who was previously vice president of global innovation, will now lead the firm’s global marketing, innovation and business development. He will report directly to Ingredion Chairman and CEO Ilene Gordon.
Gordon said: “Tony’s promotion to chief innovation officer reflects our increased emphasis on global innovation and marketing. We have a great opportunity to apply new perspectives and bring fresh approaches to our business challenges. I am confident in Tony’s ability to take Ingredion to the next level of product development and marketing.”
DeLio held a variety of executive positions in marketing, R&D and general management at Archer Daniels Midland Company and Mars Inc. before joining National Starch, now a part of Ingredion, in 2006.