An experienced food professional with international multi-category and cross-functional experience as a strategic supplier of private label and branded products to leading US, UK and global companies. An alumni of the Food Science department at the University of Nottingham in the UK and a Certified Food Scientist with many years of management experience and deep industry knowledge. Broadly based experience in Food Safety systems, GFSI (BRC/SQF), UK, EU and US regulation (inc dual jurisdiction USDA/FDA, RTE 03G, 03H products), FSMA, PCQI, HACCP, sanitation/hygiene (including CIP), food and environmental microbiology (including Listeria control), food chemistry and functionality, thermal processing, product and process development and innovation, sensory evaluation, production management, project management (R&D workflow), facility design best practice, procurement , technical and commercial/category management in chilled 'high-risk' RTE and RTC foods (Meal Solutions, Food to Go, Deli, Wet & Green Salads, Ready to Cook, Sous Vide, Soups and Sauces, Quiche, Pies), chilled desserts, and ambient snacking and cereal products.