Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has appointed Lee Brooks as chief operating officer at the company’s global headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce Lee Brooks’ appointment to chief operating officer of Bell Flavors & Fragrances,” said Ron Stark, president and CEO 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.

“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,” Stark said. “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.”

In this role, Brooks will oversee Bell’s global operations, driving excellence in service, efficiency and innovation while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Previously serving as vice president of global flavor and fragrance operations, he brings extensive leadership experience in optimizing operational systems, enhancing regulatory and quality compliance, and fostering a culture of growth, safety, sustainability and employee engagement across Bell’s worldwide locations.

Brooks joined Bell Flavors & Fragrances in January 2020 as vice president of fragrance operations in Middletown, New York, and was then promoted to his previous role in September 2020, which was based in Northbrook. Since 2020, Brooks has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s operations and quality systems through a global enterprise resource planning implementation and strategic alignment across Bell’s international operations.

With over 25 years of experience in the flavor industry, Brooks is a seasoned leader dedicated to operational excellence. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he is an active member of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce, where he serves as director at large.

About Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a leading supplier of flavors, fragrances, botanical extracts and ingredient specialties to the food and beverage industry, as well as the household care and personal care industries, offering over 110 years of exceptional customer service and experience. Bell has 11 manufacturing plants worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, India, Singapore, Malaysia and China, with sales offices in more than 60 countries. Bell’s global presence allows flexibility in the world marketplace while constantly responding to emerging industry trends with solutions that bring benefits and business opportunities to its customers.