Ingredion Incorporated announced that Ernesto Pousada has been appointed senior vice president and president, South America, effective February 1, 2016. Reporting to Jim Zallie, Ingredion executive vice president global specialties and president, Americas, Pousada will be responsible for the region's financial and operational performance. He succeeds Ricardo Souza who is retiring after over 35 years of exemplary service.

He will join Ingredion from Suzano Papel e Celulose.