Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Brooks as Chief Operating Officer at the company’s global headquarters in Northbrook, IL.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce Lee Brooks’ appointment to Chief Operating Officer of Bell Flavors & Fragrances. This well-deserved promotion is a testament to Lee’s unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, and inclusive cross-functional and operational leadership,” exclaims Ron Stark, President & CEO.
“Since joining our team, Lee has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive operational excellence, while taking on more responsibilities and fostering a culture of teamwork focused on safety and continuous improvement. Lee leads by example with thorough execution and follow-through, and he demonstrates a personal commitment to each direct report, his team and our company’s success. He has been instrumental in increasing our growth and laying the strategic groundwork for even greater growth for our company in the future,” remarks Stark.
In this role, Brooks will oversee Bell’s global operations, driving excellence in service, efficiency, and innovation while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Previously serving as Vice President of Global Flavor & Fragrance Operations, he brings extensive leadership experience in optimizing operational systems, enhancing regulatory and quality compliance, and fostering a culture of growth, safety, sustainability, and employee engagement across Bell’s worldwide locations.
Brooks joined Bell Flavors & Fragrances in January 2020 as the Vice President of Fragrance Operations in Middletown, New York and was then promoted to his previous role in September 2020, based in Northbrook, Illinois. Since 2020, Brooks has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s operations and quality systems through a global enterprise resource planning implementation and strategic alignment across Bell’s international operations.
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