Bell Flavors & Fragrances Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has named Allan Kaplan its new chief financial officer, and made strategic promotions within the company’s finance and IT departments, as well as its culinary and flavor division at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

Kaplan has been with Bell for over decade and has assumed positions of increased responsibilities since. Most recently, he was vice president of finance. In his new role, he will oversee Bell’s finance and accounting departments ensuring adherence to corporate accounting policies and procedures. He will serve as a member of the member of the company’s executive management committee. 

Cristalle Keane takes on the position of vice president, Sweet & Dairy, flavor creation and application. She will continue to lead the flavorist team and drive business development and innovation in sweet and dairy flavor applications. 

Chris Warsow has been promoted to vice president, savory & culinary; flavor creation, application & delivery systems. In his new role, Warsow will develop strategies for continued growth within Bell’s savory, culinary and delivery systems platforms. 

Mauro Batisteza assumes the role of vice president, international finance. Mauro will partner closely with Bell’s international leaders to support business growth across its 60-plus global locations. 

Mike Barron has been promoted to vice president, information technology. He will lead all aspects of Bell’s corporate information systems and technology programs. Barron has most recently held the role of senior director, information technology, and has been immersed in strategic planning to ensure effective IT operations worldwide.