Ingredion Inc 8-K

What Happened

• Ingredion Inc. filed an 8-K on March 25, 2026, disclosing that its Board elected Jason Payant as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026.
• Mr. Payant, age 55, succeeds James D. Gray, whose resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is effective March 31, 2026 (previously reported January 27, 2026).
• Mr. Payant will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer while continuing his role as Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions.

Key Details

• Election date by the Board: March 18, 2026; effective as Interim CFO: April 1, 2026.
• Mr. Payant has been with Ingredion since 2012 and held roles including: Vice President, Finance (Oct 2017–Jan 2024); Interim VP, Investor Relations (Sep 2021–Oct 2022); VP, Finance, Food & Industrial Ingredients U.S./Canada (Jan 2024–Nov 2025); VP, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions (Nov 2025–present).
• Interim CFO cash pay: $25,000 per month in addition to his existing compensation and benefits.
• Company reports no arrangements, understandings, or related-party transactions involving Mr. Payant in connection with his selection.

Why It Matters

• This is a material executive change: the principal financial officer role affects who signs and presents Ingredion’s financial disclosures and participates in investor calls and earnings reports.
• The appointment is interim, signaling a temporary leadership arrangement; investors should watch for future announcements about a permanent CFO search or confirmation.
• The $25,000 monthly supplement is a disclosed, limited incremental cost; the filing also affirms no related-party conflicts tied to the appointment.