Rod Sowders

Roderick is President and CEO of Synergy Flavors Americas, having joined Synergy (then U.S. Flavors & Fragrances) as CEO in 2003 after the business was acquired by Carbery Group. During his leadership, the company has grown dramatically through strong focus on customer needs, innovation and strategic focus. During his tenure, Synergy has completed and integrated a number of acquisitions in the US and Latin America. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for Synergy, he serves on the Leadership Team for the Carbery Group, working to create and implement strategies across the Group.

Rod has more than 25 years of experience in the food and specialty chemical industries. Prior to joining Synergy, he spent 5 years as an officer of Sensient Technologies North America, most recently serving as VP/GM for the Flavors Division. Prior to that he had spent 13 years with Monsanto. He holds an MBA from Emory University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.