James P. Zallie is the President and CEO of Ingredion, a global ingredient solutions company, since January 1, 2018. He holds a Bachelor's degree in food science from Pennsylvania State University and two Master's degrees in food science and technology...

James P. Zallie is the President and CEO of Ingredion, a global ingredient solutions company, since January 1, 2018. He holds a Bachelor's degree in food science from Pennsylvania State University and two Master's degrees in food science and technology as well as finance from Rutgers University. Before becoming CEO, he worked at Ingredion for several years in various high-level roles, including Executive Vice President for Global Specialties and President for the Americas. Under his leadership, the company has experienced notable financial growth, with his total compensation reaching $3.56 million in 2023, primarily driven by significant bonuses linked to company performance. Zallie has a history of making substantial insider trades, with his holdings peaking at over $23 million in February 2024. With more than 27 years of experience in the industry, including a long stint at National Starch, Zallie is focused on driving innovation and performance within the company while enhancing shareholder value. He's known for his strategic vision and ability to navigate the complexities of the global ingredient market.

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James P. Zallie

CEO of Ingredion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science from Pennsylvania State University and MBA from Northwestern University

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Defensive

Born

March 15, 1962 - 63 years ago

CEO of Ingredion for

7 years 3 months (Jan 2018 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President, Global Specialties and President, North America at Ingredion

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of James P. Zallie

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Russell Diez-Canseco

CEO of Vital Farms

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$686.54K

Bonus

$560.01K

Other

$18.63K

Total Holdings

$23.33M

Holdings

See how much did James P. Zallie make over time.

James P. Zallie's holdings show interesting fluctuations over time. As of February 2024, his insider trading peak reached about $23.49 million, reflecting significant confidence in Ingredion's future. Over recent years, there have been notable highs and lows in his stock...

James P. Zallie's holdings show interesting fluctuations over time. As of February 2024, his insider trading peak reached about $23.49 million, reflecting significant confidence in Ingredion's future. Over recent years, there have been notable highs and lows in his stock value, with the steepest decline in 2020 where his holdings fell to around $5 million. Since then, they have rebounded impressively, showing a significant upward trajectory that highlights his strong belief in the company's potential and his role within it. This volatility in his portfolio aligns with Ingredion's overall market performance and executive trading strategy, rooted in the company's expansion and growth strategies.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

INGR @ $132.05

Total Stock Sold

$30.37M

INGR

$30.37M

249,710.276 INGR shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James P. Zallie didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra INGR249,710.276 shares worth $19.77M.
This is -34.92% and $10.61M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

INGR

1,350 shares

INGR

Recent Charitable Transactions

INGR

535 shares

INGR

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

INGR

815 shares

INGR

Dec 31, 2016

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of James P. Zallie.

INGR

$2.01M

INGR at $130.57/share

Feb 26, 2025

Received

INGR

$1.36M

INGR at $125.88/share

Feb 19, 2025

Sale

INGR

$4.99M

INGR at $126.91/share

Feb 14, 2025

Sale

INGR

68,516 shares

INGR

Feb 11, 2025

Received

INGR

$49.56K

INGR at $133.58/share

Oct 10, 2024

Sale

INGR

$3.02M

INGR at $134.14/share

Aug 30, 2024

Sale

INGR

$533.54K

INGR at $134.02/share

Aug 29, 2024

Sale

INGR

$174.23K

INGR at $134.03/share

Aug 28, 2024

Sale

INGR

$134.02K

INGR at $134.02/share

Aug 26, 2024

Sale

INGR

$3.20M

INGR at $116.36/share

Jun 3, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did James P. Zallie make over time.

In 2023, James P. Zallie's total compensation was reported at $3.56 million. This included a base salary of $1.2 million with a bonus payout of $2.36 million, reflecting a strong performance linked to his leadership in achieving financial targets. His compensation plan is designed to align his interests with those of the shareholders through performance-based incentives, focusing on metrics like Adjusted EBITDA and revenue growth. The company’s philosophy emphasizes rewarding executives for driving long-term value in a competitive marketplace. This pay structure has evolved significantly since 2019, when his total compensation was over $8 million. This change in compensation illustrates his growing influence and success within Ingredion as he steers the company into new markets and innovations.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$3.56M

Salary

$1.20M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align the interests of stockholders and executives through compensation programs that reward executives for performance that builds long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$2.36M

Board Justification

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) payout based on financial achievement and personal objectives, resulting in a payout of 131% of target.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No additional compensation reported for 2023.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include Adjusted EBITDA, Specialty Net Revenue Growth vs Prior Year, and Working Capital as a Percentage of Net Sales.

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Ilene S. Gordon

Ex-CEO of Ingredion

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