Sensient Technologies Corporation elects Paul Manning chairman

Sensient Technologies Corp., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances, said its board of directors elected Paul Manning to the post of chairman, effective April 21. Paul Manning is currently serving as Sensient’s president and CEO and has been a member of Sensient’s board of directors since October 2012.

He is succeeding Kenneth Manning, who will be retiring from the board in April. Kenneth Manning has served as Sensient’s chairman since 1997. Under his leadership, Sensient was transformed from a commodity producer of food products into a technology-based developer and producer of advanced food and beverage colors and flavors, inkjet inks, pharmaceutical excipients and cosmetic ingredients, te company said.

“The entire board wants to thank Ken for all he has done for Sensient," said Dr. Elaine Wedral, board member and Sensient’s lead director. "His contribution to the company is immeasurable. We are very excited about Paul’s election to the Chairmanship. His talents, vision, and leadership will be of great benefit to Sensient and its shareholders in the coming years.”