In this article you will find:
- Why this recognition matters— how Crain’s determines its list and what it says about Leahy-IFP’s workplace culture.
- Voices from leadership — insights from Executive Chairman Mike Leahy and CEO Darnell Ross on what makes Leahy-IFP a best-in-class employer.
- Our commitment to people and purpose — the values, benefits, and culture that empower our team to thrive inside and outside the workplace.
Leahy-IFP is thrilled and honored to be named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 list of the Best Places to Work in Chicago. The announcement was made at a reception in Chicago on September 10 and will also be featured in the upcoming print edition of Crain’s Chicago Business.
Each year, the list recognizes the top 100 Chicago-area companies to work for. The ranking is based on a rigorous survey of thousands of employees and employers, evaluating workplace culture, benefits, and overall employee experience.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized for the seventh year in a row by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the best places to work in Chicago,” said Executive Chairman Mike Leahy. “For nearly 70 years, we have been dedicated to creating a best-in-class work environment that empowers our employees to have a stake in our shared success. Our people make this a great place to work and I am extremely proud to be part of this team.”
Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, Leahy-IFP is a world-class beverage manufacturer known for its unmatched expertise, skill, and scale in guiding global brands through turnkey product formulation and commercialization. As the only custom contract manufacturer with a singular focus in high-acid aseptics, Leahy-IFP delivers exceptional quality, personal service, and sustainable solutions that accelerate customer growth and speed to market.
“I’m extremely proud of our team. This honor reflects the continued evolution of why I have always felt Leahy-IFP is a great place to work—our long history of collaborative innovation, culture of inclusivity, commitment to treating our team with respect, and offering best-in-class benefits,” noted Chief Executive Officer Darnell Ross. “We have not been afraid to challenge the status quo to stay ahead of our competition, and knowing the criteria for receiving this acknowledgement is based on both our internal company feedback along with carefully reviewed industry benchmarking, reflects to me that we are continuing to move in the right direction.”
At the heart of Leahy-IFP’s culture is a vision of “creating experiences no one ever imagined possible.” Employees are encouraged to think big, embrace innovation, and challenge what’s possible. Equally important, the company champions work-life balance, ensuring that team members can pursue passions outside of the office so they bring their very best selves to work every day.
The complete list of honorees can be found at: www.chicagobusiness.com/bestplacestowork.