John F. Sterling left the role of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Darling Ingredients on November 10, 2025, according to an SEC filing.
| Name | John F. Sterling |
|---|---|
| Role | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Company | Darling Ingredients |
| Industry | Food Ingredients |
| Location | Irving, TX |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Source | an SEC filing |
John F. Sterling told Darling Ingredients on November 10, 2025 that he intends to retire on March 31, 2027. He remains Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary until January 4, 2026, when Deputy General Counsel Nick Kemphaus takes over the role. (Source: an SEC filing.)
More legal leadership moves at Darling Ingredients
- Nick Kemphaus Named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Darling Ingredients (November 10, 2025)
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Source: an SEC filing. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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