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Episode 35: Providing Flavor Solutions

August 12, 2025 • Boeing Institute of International Business • Season 5 • Episode 1

Featuring Sensient’s President, Steve Morris

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Steve Morris, President of Sensient Flavors and Extracts, as they discuss adapting to mega trends in flavors, meeting global challenges head on, and what is driving growth at the company.

Steve Morris joined Sensient’s Color Group in June 2007 and served as Sales Director of Food Colors US. He served as General Manager, Food Colors from October 2012 through August 2017, during which time his oversight progressively expanded from the US to North America, and ultimately to the Americas. Mr. Morris has held his current role as General Manager, Sweet & Beverage Flavors North America since August 2017. Prior to joining Sensient, Mr. Morris held various commercial leadership roles at DuPont (Solae) and operations management roles at Unilever. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Washington University’s Olin School of Business. Mr. Morris was born and raised in Iowa and is married with three adult children.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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