Highlights:* Founding member of Stage-Gate and IFMA’s (International Food Service Manufacturers Association) Innovation Center of Excellence!* Green Good Housekeeping" Award Winner for Scott Naturals Product Line!Debbie brings a breadth of expertise in global innovation, business strategy, global sourcing, new product development, product innovation, gated process management (Stage-Gate), and portfolio management (Accolade). She has significant experience working with cross-functional partners including R&D, Operations/Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Marketing, and has led organizational transformation projects including building cross-functional business teams, implementing new product process, and portfolio management. Her expertise in leading entrepreneurial CPG companies toward focused results from the front end of innovation through development and commercialization is unparalleled. Debbie has a passion for winning with new products and innovation leadership. Her passion is contagious.Debbie is a business-oriented scientific leader with a commercialization focus who is able to set priorities, delegate responsibilities, and meet timelines leading to the attainment of goals.Major strength in building excellent working relationships across boundaries (cross-functional, internal, external), inspiring and energizing teams.Specialties: - Research & Development- Management & Team Leadership- New Product Development Process - Stage-Gate- Global Innovation Strategy- Portfolio Management - Accolade- Open Innovation - Developing Strategic Partnerships- Product Development & Commercialization- Cross-functional Team Leadership- Cultural Change Management- Business Urgency