David Behringer

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CEO Pilot Lite-USA | Pioneering Innovation in Consumer Goods @ Pilot Lite
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Denver, Colorado, United States, United States
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About David Behringer

At the helm of Pilot Lite, I've steered our team to be a vanguard in innovation, particularly within the food and beverage industry. Our mission is to expedite the commercialization of R&D, fostering growth in technology driven breakthrough innovation and new markets. My tenure has been marked by strategic thinking, cross functional team leadership, and a knack for understanding how to successfully apply new technology to deliver against consumer needs, ensuring that our corporate clients successfully launch their early-stage technologies and turn them into revenue generating businesses. Concurrently empowering communities through martial arts, my role at CFMA underscores a commitment to social impact and personal growth. This dual dedication to corporate innovation and community service reflects a balance in my professional endeavors, marrying my strategic acumen with a passion for fostering resilience and wellness in both business and society.

David Behringer's Current Company Details
Pilot Lite

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CEO Pilot Lite-USA | Pioneering Innovation in Consumer Goods
David Behringer Work Experience Details
  • Pilot Lite
    Ceo Pilot Lite-Usa
    Pilot Lite Mar 2017 - Present
    London, Gb
    Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in innovation with a successful track record helping multi-national corporations accelerate the commercialization of their R&D and innovation. With headquarters in London and offices in North America, China, India and Africa, Pilot Lite partners with corporates around the world in the food and beverage consumer goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Pilot Lite comprises two divisions: Pilot Lite and Pilot Lite Ventures. Specifically, Pilot Lite helps our corporate clients identify, de-risk, validate and launch early-stage technologies and new ventures across developed and emerging channels and markets and Pilot Lite Ventures invests directly in off-market, stranded corporate IP, products and brands to convert them into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Pilot Lite: Converting corporate R&D into viable and valuable businesses globally.
  • Christian Family Community Martial Arts
    Martial Arts Instructor
    Christian Family Community Martial Arts May 2022 - Present
    Assitant Instuctor in Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do martial arts. CFMA is a not for profit organization that provides free instruction to underserved youth and adults in martial arts in support of spiritual growth, wellness, fitness, self defense and pursuit of Black Belt Certification in Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do via our headquarters school Tiger Kim's Academy
  • The Simple Root
    Ceo The Simple Root Company
    The Simple Root Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
    Global & Us Hq: Denver, Us, Uk: London, Uk, Us
    A range of delicious better for you and better for the planet, plant-based dips, Cream Cheeses, Artisan Cheese Spreads, Cheeses and Sauces in the UK and US.Technology purchased by Multinational CPG in 2023
  • 915 Labs
    Chief Technology Officer
    915 Labs Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
    Centennial, Colorado, Us
    915 Labs is the exclusive provider of Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilization (MATS) and Microwave Assisted Pasteurization System (MAPS) technologies, which offer a healthier way to sterilize and pasteurize food. The patented and FDA approved process enables food manufactures to produce high quality, natural, and additive free packaged foods that meet a variety of market needs in North America and around the world. The game-changing technology enables :- Consumer Product Good Compaines to produce versions of their current products without relying on artificial flavors and preservatives- high quality, additive free, shelf stable and refrigerated meals, snacks, sauces, side dishes and soups for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack occasions- natural food companies to scale distribution of their food products- quick service and fast casual food service providers to develop high quality, healthy menu items that can be efficiently scaled across their supply chain- healthy, shelf stable and refrigerated products currently limited by supply chain challenges
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
    Kraft Foods Fellow Disruptive And Supplier Innovation
    The Kraft Heinz Company Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
    Chicago, Il, Us
    -Headed discovery, incubation and adoption of enterprise wide Disruptive Innovation Pipeline. -Directed development and implementation of enterprise technology strategy for integrated supplier partners.-Developed and led innovation workshops with external partners to co-create 3-year innovation strategies. -Responsible for identification, contract negotiation, implementation and deal flow for strategic partnerships and licensing of innovative technology.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Associate Director Advanced Food Science And Supplier Integration
    Kraft Foods Group 2011 - 2013
    -Led the Advanced Food Science organization responsible for fundamental food science and the identification development and implementation of next generation technology platforms.-Developed and drove R&D Supplier Integration strategy across Ingredients and Commodity spend resulting in 3-year joint business plans to drive win-win profitable growth, supply chain efficiency and cost-out. -Championed the development of a periodic table of fundamental science capabilities critical to delivering innovation platforms, technical succession planning and establishing on-demand technical firepower relationships across academia and research organizations.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Associate Director Global Technology Council
    Kraft Foods Group 2008 - 2011
    -Founded and led Global Breakthrough Innovation organization responsible for discovery and Incubation of disruptive technology platforms. -Established and managed executive level Innovation stage gate steering team consisting of Global Category General Managers and R&D Vice Presidents to drive early ownership, engagement and proactive feedback for Breakthrough Innovation Platforms. -Managed the development and spin-out of patented Thrive365 diabetes eating system. Led all aspects of spin-out including CFO-CTO commitment, venture partner identification, deal negotiation, unwinding clause, equity terms, funding triggers, metrics, IP ownership.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Associate Director Global Research & Development And Quality Strategy
    Kraft Foods Group 2007 - 2008
    -Developed and Implemented progressive strategies and organizational models for technology platform funding and ‘best in class’ innovation capability. -Developed and Implemented 3-year strategic plan that successfully reset Research Development and Quality from a matrix to a Business Unit structure.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Associate Director Global Packaging Strategy, Innovation And Open Innovation
    Kraft Foods Group 2004 - 2007
    -Directed Global Packaging strategy for development and implementation of Innovation, Open Innovation, Intellectual Property, Research, University Relations, Sustainability and Supplier Alliance strategies. -Founded and led Global Packaging Open Innovation team.-Launched 4 innovative value-added global packaging formats.-Established 4 strategic research platforms.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Program Manager Strategic Growth Initiatives
    Kraft Foods Group 2002 - 2004
    Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
    -R&D cross-functional team lead for growth platforms which included novel preservation (HPP), rapid heating, Back to Nature acquisition and expansion, South Beach Diet frozen entrees. -Identified and established partnership with rapid heating equipment start-up resulting in launch of proprietary automated hot food vending machine business in Food Service market.-Championed HPP technology platform leading to launch of all natural deli meats.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Program Manager R&D Strategic Research
    Kraft Foods Group 1999 - 2002
    Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
    -Developed and implemented the Technology Roadmap for convenience based business initiatives.-Managed technology development relationships with academia and corporate partners across a wide range of technical disciplines such as ingredient technologies, digital technologies, appliance technologies and processing technologies. -Led the design and execution of market beta tests for validating the business and technology viability of Innovation Platforms.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Project Leader Dairy And Oil Cost Management
    Kraft Foods Group 1997 - 1999
    Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
    -Developed, validated and commercialized next generation formulas and processes for dairy powders.-Headed Network optimization for dairy powders.
  • Kraft Foods Group
    Technical Services Manager
    Kraft Foods Group 1994 - 1997
    Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
    -Developed and led strategy for application of six sigma manufacturing standards across 5 production locations.-Managed relationship between R&D and operations responsible for technical aspects of quality, safety, special situations, manufacturing improvements and consumer comments
  • Kraft Foods Group
    1991-1994 Associate Engineer/Engineer/Senior Engineer
    Kraft Foods Group 1991 - 1994
    Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
    -Developed and commercialized new products for salad dressing category.-Technical Brand Manager for Seven Seas salad dressings.-Headed network optimization for Salad dressings-Commercialized Innovative process for Fat Free salad dressings
  • United States Army Reserve
    Sergeant
    United States Army Reserve Jan 1987 - Dec 1995
    Fort Liberty, Nc, Us
    Field Artillery -Cannon Crew Chief -Howitzer

David Behringer Skills

Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Development Strategy Food Industry Leadership Product Innovation R&d Food Processing Strategic Planning Program Management Commercialization Management Manufacturing Food Science Continuous Improvement Food Food Safety Team Leadership Process Engineering Team Building Research And Development Packaging Process Improvement Change Management Strategic Thinking It Management Business Process Improvement Packaging Design Food And Beverage

David Behringer Education Details

  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Chemical Engineering
  • University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of Business
    University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of Business
    Change Leadership And Innovation
  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management
    Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management
    Managing New Products And Competetive Strategy
  • Kendall College
    Kendall College
    Professional Chef.
  • Tiger Kim'S Academy
    Tiger Kim'S Academy
    Taekwondo
  • Tiger Kim'S Academy
    Tiger Kim'S Academy
    2Nd Dan ( 2Nd Degree Black Belt)

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