Accomplished industry leader to continue driving growth and product expansion across
life sciences, flavors, fragrances, and specialty segments
TORONTO, ON, July 16 2025 – Greenfield Global Inc., a leading global producer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-purity and specialty alcohols, solvents, and custom solutions, announced today the appointment of Yvonne (Vey) Garofalo as Executive Vice President of the Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients (SC&I) business unit, which consists of the life science; food, flavor, and fragrance; personal care; and specialty business segments. Garofalo brings more than two decades of experience and a proven track record of strategic leadership and commercial excellence to Greenfield.
Garofalo’s background in the life science and specialty chemical sectors, experience with both direct sales and distributor-based models, as well as her leadership in managing various global functions including Commercial, Operations, Finance, and R&D, positions her exceptionally well to lead SC&I into its next phase of growth.
“Adding Vey to our leadership team marks a bold next step for our SC&I business unit,” said Howard Field, President and CEO of Greenfield Global. “Her deep industry expertise and proven ability to scale businesses and lead teams through transformative growth will be a powerful catalyst as we accelerate expansion, push into new markets, and raise the bar for innovation across life sciences, flavors, fragrances, and specialty segments.”
Prior to joining Greenfield, Garofalo held executive roles at Avantor and VWR International. Most recently, she served as Interim President of the Advanced Materials business at Vibrantz Technologies where she built and executed strategic growth plans while overseeing operations across multiple global manufacturing sites.
“I am thrilled to join Greenfield Global and lead the Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients business unit during this exciting period,” said Garofalo. “Greenfield’s reputation for innovation, quality and customer-focused solutions, combined with its strong market position and 35+ years of industry leadership creates tremendous opportunities to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. I look forward to working with the talented team to achieve our short- and long-term goals.”
This crucial hire underscores Greenfield Global’s dedication to innovation and its vision for continued growth in the SC&I segment. By combining Garofalo’s expertise with its state-of-the-art facilities and unwavering commitment to quality, Greenfield Global is positioned to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations.
About Greenfield Global
Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, and sustainable biofuels to businesses worldwide, delivering essential solutions to customers from Fortune 50 companies to sole proprietorships. For over 30 years, Greenfield has built a reputation as a reliable, responsive partner with world-class infrastructure and deep technical and regulatory expertise.
The Specialty Chemicals & Ingredients (SC&I) business unit of Greenfield Global offers a comprehensive range of high-purity solvents, bioprocessing solutions, and custom blended materials under its trusted Pharmco brand to a wide variety of organizations around the world, including pharmaceutical, life sciences, flavor and fragrance, personal care, and other industrial and specialty markets.
The SC&I business unit’s state of the art facilities are strategically located across North America and Europe for global supply chain reliability. EXCiPACT-certified facilities include dedicated white and clean rooms, product blending areas, scalable packaging options, and lab capabilities ranging from simple wet chemistry to sophisticated materials testing.
Compliance with rigorous standards extends from Greenfield Global’s facilities to its high-quality products, which are tested and certified in-house to meet or exceed the industry’s highest regulatory requirements including the Pharmacopeia requirements of the United States, Europe and Japan, the American Chemical Society and Food Chemical Codex monographs, as well as other federal and custom specifications.
Greenfield Global is a leader in sustainable production driven by a passionate team of experts and a culture of sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation. Greenfield is dedicated to reimagining what is possible to accelerate solutions for the health of the planet and the success of its customers.
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