Northbrook, IL — Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has named Lee Brooks COO.
“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,” says 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,” says Stark.
Previously serving as vice-president of global flavor & fragrance operations, Brooks will now oversee Bell’s global operations.
He joined the company in January 2020 as the vice-president of fragrance operations in Middletown, NY and was promoted to his previous role in September 2020, based in Northbrook, IL.
“I am truly honored and grateful for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing to work alongside the talented and dedicated teams at Bell. Together, we will refine our processes, embrace innovation, and leverage our automated, global infrastructure to streamline operations and deliver exceptional service to customers worldwide,” says Brooks.
