Interviewed for a senior HR leadership opportunity and found the overall candidate experience to be unnecessarily prolonged and lacking transparency. The interview process involved multiple rounds, significant preparation, executive-level discussions, and substantial time investment without clear communication regarding timelines, decision-making expectations, or overall process structure. While the individuals I met with were professional, the process itself felt highly disorganized and at times misaligned with the level of respect and clarity typically expected for experienced external candidates. One of the more challenging aspects was seeing the role repeatedly reposted while candidates remained in limbo with limited updates. For executive-level talent, communication and process management matter just as much as the role itself, and unfortunately that piece fell short of expectations. Ingredion appears to be undergoing meaningful HR and organizational transformation work, which could make it an exciting environment for the right person. However, I would encourage the organization to reevaluate its executive recruiting and candidate communication practices to create a more streamlined, transparent, and respectful experience for candidates investing significant time and energy into the process.