The Institute of Food Technologists, a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is announcing that Sean Leighton has officially assumed the role of board president, succeeding Christopher Downs, Ph.D. Leighton is the global vice president of food safety, quality and regulatory at Cargill.
A member of IFT since 1999 where he was a participant in the IFT Student Association product development competition, Leighton has served in several volunteer roles as a presenter, panelist, and podcast thought leader, as well as an advisory council member of IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center.