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John Fortson
Director of Finance/CFO at
DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.
Profile
John C.
Fortson is currently Director at USO of Illinois, Director at American Chemistry Council, Inc. since 2021, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Dentsply Sirona, Inc. starting in 2026, and President & Chief Financial Officer at Kymera International LLC starting in 2026.
Formerly, Mr. Fortson was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Ingevity Corp.
from 2021 to 2024, Managing Director-Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch International, Managing Director-Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt), Managing Director-Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York) from 2007 to 2013, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP at AAR Corp.
in 2013, Trustee at Ravinia Festival Association, and Treasurer & Vice President at AAR Airlift Group, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at US Military Academy and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.
John Fortson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DENTSPLY SIRONA INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 20/07/2026 |
USO of Illinois
 USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assistance to US servicemen | Director/Board Member | - |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
 American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services and promotes business interests | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
Kymera International LLC
 Kymera International LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops, manufactures and sells specialty materials & coatings | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/03/2025 |
Former positions of John Fortson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INGEVITY CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 02/10/2024 |
| AAR CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 05/10/2015 |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York)
 Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York) Regional BanksFinance Provides corporate, investment banking and wealth management services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2013 |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance MLPF&S uses various securities analysis methods, including fundamental, technical, quantitative and economic analyses. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Merrill Lynch International
 Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Fortson
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
AAR Corp.
 AAR Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides diverse products and services to commercial aviation and government/defense industries | Electronic Technology |
Merrill Lynch International
Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
US Military Academy
 US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides professional music shows | Consumer Services |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services and promotes business interests | Commercial Services |
USO of Illinois
USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assistance to US servicemen | Commercial Services |
AAR Airlift Group, Inc.
 AAR Airlift Group, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aviation services | Transportation |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance MLPF&S uses various securities analysis methods, including fundamental, technical, quantitative and economic analyses. | Finance |
The Fuqua School of Business
 The Fuqua School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dentsply Sirona, Inc.
 Dentsply Sirona, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, manufactures endodontic, restorative and preventive consumable products, implants & provides CAD/CAM solutions | Health Technology |
Ingevity Corp.
 Ingevity Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Engages in the manufacturing of specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Kymera International LLC
Kymera International LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops, manufactures and sells specialty materials & coatings | Process Industries |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York) Regional BanksFinance Provides corporate, investment banking and wealth management services | Finance |
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