Ingevity names new general counsel and chief human resources officer to executive leadership team

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced the appointment of Ryan C. Fisher as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary and Terry Dyer as senior vice president and chief human resources officer.

“We are excited to add Ryan and Terry to our executive leadership team,” said Ingevity president and CEO, John Fortson. “Both leaders bring extensive experience, with successful track records of leading companies through business growth and expansion. I am confident that their contributions will be instrumental in driving our continued success and innovation.”

Fisher has held various leadership positions during his 18-year tenure with Ingevity and its predecessors. Most recently, he served as vice president, deputy general counsel and chief compliance officer, as well as interim chief human resources officer. Prior roles at Ingevity include interim general counsel and secretary, chief legal officer for Ingevity’s Performance Chemicals segment and assistant secretary. Before joining Ingevity’s predecessor, MeadWestvaco, he was an attorney with Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge, LLP, and also with Cummings & Lockwood, LLC.

In his new role, Fisher will have oversight of the law and compliance, communications, government relations and sustainability functions.

“Ryan brings a wealth of experience in legal and strategic leadership,” said Fortson. “I am confident that his vision and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the complexities of our industry and drive our company forward.”

Dyer brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Ingevity, having served as senior vice president, Human Resources and Communication at Billerud (formally Verso Corporation), a national leader in the specialty and graphic paper manufacturing industry, and vice president and chief human resources officer at Worthington Industries, a world leader in the diversified metal manufacturing industry. In these roles he spearheaded labor relations, culture transformation, talent acquisition and learning and development to advance companywide strategic business plans. Previous positions include CEO and founder of TACE Partners, human resources leadership roles at Armstrong World Industries and Burlington Industries, and experience in operations and manufacturing in roles at Hampton Industries and Whisper Knits.

In his role, Dyer will be responsible for leading the company’s global human resources function, including organization development, integrated talent management, leadership development and culture.

“I'm delighted to welcome a hard-working, experienced professional like Terry to Ingevity,” continued Fortson. “I firmly believe Terry’s hands-on approach, combined with his plant production and operations experience, make him well-equipped to guide the evolution of our company culture worldwide.”

Fisher’s appointment to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary was effective June 27, 2024. Dyer will assume his role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer effective August 12, 2024.

Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance

Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. We operate in three reporting segments: Performance Materials, which includes activated carbon; Advanced Polymer Technologies, which includes caprolactone polymers; and Performance Chemicals, which includes specialty chemicals and road technologies. Our products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including adhesives, agrochemicals, asphalt paving, certified biodegradable bioplastics, coatings, elastomers, lubricants, pavement markings, oil exploration and production and automotive components. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 1,700 people. The company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:NGVT). For more information, visit Ingevity.com. Follow Ingevity on LinkedIn.

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