Before joining Jacobs, Berryman spent nearly six years as CFO of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., an S&P 500 company and global creator of flavors and fragrances. Prior to that, he worked at Nestlé for 25 years, where he held various financial and operational roles including treasury, M&A, strategic planning and CFO of Nestlé’s largest acquisition, Ralston Purina.
Berryman is a member of the boards of directors of Sealed Air Corporation, a packing solutions company and ITT inc (NYSE:ITT), a manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and technology solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Occidental College and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from The University of California, Los Angeles.
About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $16 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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