Experienced R&D/Quality/Regulatory professional with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Strong operations professional skilled in Research and Development (R&D), Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).Leadership Extensive leadership initiatives in diverse sectors from conception to commercialization for world leading brands including Coca Cola, Leading Brands, Mark Anthony Group, and Vega. Strategic Planning Led a variety of teams shifting from a status quo, fire-fighting mentality to one of anticipation of issues/new products resulting in best practices, scalability, improved forecasting and quality management. Product DevelopmentHelped resolve a product mix dilemma that included undesirable fluoride levels in a manner that achieved the expected results with a cost savings nearing $1M. Subject Matter ExpertiseSpecialized in plant based products, sports supplements and beverages (foods, beverages and natural health products).Process ImprovementDeveloped and implemented a Food Safety Program aimed at reducing food recalls, a potentially destructive impact on any company.Stakeholder Management The quality role required a sensitivity to the overall business needs, the goals and agendas of the different departments and business units.