Ilene Gordon, chairman, ceo and president, Ingredion
Since Irene Gordon took over as ceo of Ingredion in 2009, the Illinois-based ingredients firm’s stock has risen by 209%, according to Fortune.
Formerly Corn Products International, Ingredion has also moved into gluten-free starches and non-genetically modified products.
Before joining the firm, she was ceo of Alcan Packaging, a global packaging business with 130 factories and 30,000 employees in 30 countries, serving customers in the food, beauty, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries.
Gordon also serves on the board of directors of International Paper Company. She is also a director of Northwestern Memorial Health Care and World Business Chicago, a member of the board of trustees of The Conference Board and a member of the Business Council.