I am an International Business Development Manager with over 12 years’ experience working within the F&B sector, with a focus on the nutrition industry. I have spent the last 10 years based in China (Shanghai) where I have managed the East Asia (China, Korea) and South East Asia (ASEAN region). The focus of my role is managing relationships with our regional distribution partners, supporting and implementing B2B market strategy for our dairy based nutritional ingredient’s portfolio, of advanced whey proteins into clinical, sport and infant nutrition. Prior to this I have also worked within a wider trade marketing role with the Irish food sector to promote Irish food exports, building global networks in Asia and conducting market research on behalf of client companies. I am passionate about food and thoroughly enjoying working within an international export role. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, international sales and marketing, market entry strategy, project management and market research.