About
Kathy L. Fortmann has served on the PPG board since 2024 and is Chief Executive Officer of Amyris, Inc. since May 2024.
She has 35 years of industry experience across the specialty and fine chemicals, food ingredients and agriculture industries. Her senior leadership roles at several leading multinational companies, including International Flavors & Fragrances, FrieslandCampina, Cargill and DuPont, provide extensive experience managing global business operations.
Roles
Ppg Industries Inc.
Chief Executive Officer of Amyris, Inc.; PPG Director · Current role
2024–present
Amyris, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
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ACOMO N.V.
Chief Executive Officer
2021-2023
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Division President of Nourish; Division Chief Executive Officer, Taste and Head, Taste Strategy and Cross Fertilization
2020-2021
FrieslandCampina
Business Group President
2017-2019
Cargill, Incorporated
President of Business Services (2014-2017); President of Cargill Starches and Sweeteners, Europe (2011-2014); Vice President of Global Polyols and Dextrose and European Lead, Health and Nutrition (2007-2011)
2005-2017
E.I. Dupont de Nemours, Inc.
Various leadership positions
1989-2005
External Roles
James Finlay Limited (private)
Director
2019-2021
Director Compensation
FY 2025
All other compensation
$6,000
Also at Ppg Industries Inc.