8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 23, 2009
(Date of Report/Date of earliest event reported)

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

WISCONSIN
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 1-7626
(Commission File Number) 39-0561070
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5304
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(414) 271-6755
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     Sensient Technologies Corporation issued a press release on April 23, 2009, announcing that on April 23, 2009 its board of directors elected Neil G. Cracknell to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Kenneth P. Manning continues as Sensient’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As the press release notes, the board of directors also designated Robert Wilkins, who is the President of Sensient’s Asia Pacific Group, as an elected executive officer.

     Mr. Cracknell, age 47, has been with the Company for approximately 13 years, most recently as the President of Sensient’s Flavors & Fragrances Group.

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

     On April 23, 2009, Board of Directors amended the first sentence of Section 3.2(a) of the Bylaws, effective immediately, to provide that the number of directors of the corporation shall be eight (8).

ITEM 9.01. Exhibits

Exhibit 3.2	Amendment to Section 3.2(a) of Sensient’s Bylaws.
Exhibit 99.1	Sensient Technologies Corporation Press Release dated April 23, 2009 regarding Election of Mr. Neil G. Cracknell as President and Chief Operating Officer and Election of Robert Wilkins as President of Sensient’s Asia Pacific Group.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (Registrant)
By:	/s/ John L. Hammond
	Name:	John L. Hammond
	Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: April 23, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 3.2	Amendment to Section 3.2(a) of Sensient’s Bylaws.
Exhibit 99.1	Sensient Technologies Corporation Press Release dated April 23, 2009 regarding Election of Mr. Neil G. Cracknell as President and Chief Operating Officer and Election of Robert Wilkins as President of Sensient’s Asia Pacific Group.

EX-3.2

Exhibit 3.2

The first sentence of Section 3.2(a) of Sensient’s Bylaws is amended to read as follows:

The number of directors of the corporation shall be eight (8).

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dick Hobbs
(414) 347-3836

Sensient Technologies Corporation
Announces Promotions

     MILWAUKEE—April 23, 2009—Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Neil Cracknell to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of Sensient. In addition, Robert Wilkins, President of Asia Pacific, was elected an officer of the Company.

     Mr. Cracknell joined the Company in 1994 as Manager of Sales and Marketing for Colors Europe. He has held numerous management positions in his 15 years with the Company. Most recently, he was President of the Flavors & Fragrances Group. Neil Cracknell has a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Bath, U.K., and a Bachelor’s of Science from Loughborough University, U.K.

     Robert Wilkins, President of Asia Pacific, has been elected an officer of the Company. Mr. Wilkins joined Sensient in September 2003 as Sales Manager of the Company’s Australian operation. In July 2005 he was promoted to President, Asia Pacific. He has significant experience in the flavors and fragrance industry and an extensive knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.

     “I am pleased to announce that Neil Cracknell has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. He brings proven management skills to his new position,” said Kenneth P. Manning, Chairman and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corporation. “I would also like to congratulate Rob Wilkins on his election.”

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Sensient Technologies Corporation	Page 2
News Release
April 23, 2009

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

     Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

     www.sensient-tech.com

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