Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently announced his plans to retire at the end of 2026, concluding a decade of leadership marked by significant industry growth, policy achievements, and organizational transformation. IDFA’s Executive Council officer group is forming a committee to support the process for selecting the association’s next president and CEO while Dykes continues to serve in his role through the end of 2026 to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition.
“Michael has been a transformational leader for IDFA and for the U.S. dairy industry,” said Daragh Maccabee, chair of the IDFA Executive Council. “Over the past decade, he has strengthened IDFA’s credibility, expanded its influence, and helped position the association and the dairy industry for long-term success. Under his leadership, IDFA has built one of the strongest advocacy teams in Washington, strengthened its financial position, expanded industry engagement across the supply chain, and helped deliver extraordinary momentum for dairy both domestically and globally. The organization is exceptionally well positioned for the future.”
“It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve America’s dairy industry and to lead this outstanding organization,” said Dykes. “Together, our members, board leaders, and talented team have strengthened dairy’s voice, expanded opportunities for our industry, and positioned dairy as an essential part of America’s future. I have never been more optimistic about the trajectory of the U.S. dairy industry or the strength of IDFA heading into the next decade.”
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