Define & drive integrated strategies to deliver R&D solutions for global growth of Lay’s & Doritos.

Represented R&D across 3 Innovation hubs (US, UK, China) to deliver breakthrough innovation and category expansion opportunities.

Led a technical team of high performing scientist focused on innovation, productivity, technical brand stewardship, capability building & S&T programs focused on core salty brands.

Leading global product development for Lays, Doritos, & Cheetos brands with a diverse, co-located team of associates. Key responsibilities include quality by design, globally scaled innovation & technical capability development.

Provide strategic guidance and portfolio management for Global Snacks within Corporate R&D organization, ensuring the category had a balanced agenda and can effectively deliver against top global and regional business priorities. Deliver a portfolio overview ensuring strategic alignment to the business. Advocate for the R&D position in formulating and translating strategy to drive decisions to change the total R&D portfolio including innovation, productivity, and discovery.

Partnered with key marketing and operation partners, driving the business forward. Led the innovation development, strategy and pipeline for Wavy Lays, Lays and Ruffles. Managed multiple people including contractors toward growing the business. Developed expertise in role against key initiatives

Within the foods business, worked in a variety of roles focused on driving key innovation into the market. Some key areas: - Led key innovation on top global snack brand- Facilitated product development process through concept development, prototype development, consumer testing, scale up, and commercialization- Expertise in developing formulations, product design criteria, product/process specifications, raw material specifications, quality control guidelines, and new quality methods.

Working for the Director of Strategy, increased organizational capability and managed the day-to-day business for an R&D organization of over 300 people.Provided Strategic Leadership for the organization by driving global integration of IT, defining future investments, overseeing knowledge management and Accolade engagement.Managed all recruiting and intern programs including on-boarding and orientation Managed key day-to-day business including: annual awards ceremony, department updates, facilities/space allocation, headcount and organization make up reference data and business unit training initiatives

Developed extensive knowledge in flatbread type technology and general bakery from raw materials, to specifications, quality control parameters, and general equipment interaction.Worked in a stand alone company developing an entrepreneurial spirit