# IDFA Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO

> IDFA appoints Matt Herrick as next president and CEO after Michael Dykes' decade-long leadership.
- Title: IDFA Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO · Financialpost
- Summary: IDFA appoints Matt Herrick as next president and CEO after Michael Dykes' decade-long leadership. IDFA selects Matt Herrick to lead the association starting…
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- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/idfa-executive-council-names-matt-herrick-next-president-and-ceo
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## IDFA Appoints New Leader
IDFA's Executive Council selects Matt Herrick as next president and CEO, succeeding Michael Dykes after a decade of leadership.
## Leadership Transition Timeline
Herrick starts as president and CEO on January 1, 2027, with Dykes remaining until January 31, 2027.
## Herrick's Background
Herrick returns to IDFA after leading the International Bottled Water Association and serving on IDFA's executive team for over seven years.
## Executive Council Endorsement
IDFA chair Daragh Maccabee praised Herrick's strategic vision and deep understanding of food and agriculture for leading the association.
## Herrick's Achievements
Herrick strengthened IDFA's advocacy capabilities, built digital engagement tools, and secured federal funding for dairy processors.
## Next Steps for IDFA
Herrick will lead IDFA's next chapter of growth and advocacy for U.S. dairy starting January 1, 2027.
## Key takeaway

IDFA selects Matt Herrick to lead the association starting January 1, 2027, following Michael Dykes' tenure.