Accomplished Board Chairman, Non-Executive Director and Investor. Former President of Symrise APAC Flavour Division, Singapore, and a Member of their Global Flavour Leadership Team; ex-Secretary and Council Member of Food Industry Asia(FIA); ex-Board Member of a listed Swedish Probiotic company; Former Member of the SHARE Sub-Committee of Singapore Community Chest. Former Chairman of the United World College of South East Asia Foundation. Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors(SID).Vast experience and a track record of success working with top global clients in technology, food & beverage industries, combining high levels of commercial acuity with advanced technical R&D knowledge in food & beverage ingredients and flavours to identify B2B product/technology innovations, driving key account development and increasing sales. Results-centric and able to add significant value at both strategic Board and tactical leadership levels.Currently interested in discussing further Non-Executive Directorship roles.SKILLS OVERVIEW• 40+ years Food & Beverage Sector Experience: Extensive local/multi-national FMCG Networks• Global Sales & Business Development Strategies• Emerging Markets Expertise (Especially in Asia)• R&D, Technology & Innovation • Strategic Business Planning • Nutrition strategies to address NCD Issues• Sensory & Consumer Insights driven• Talent Acquisition, HR & Succession Planning • Blue Chip Key Account Management• Contract Negotiation & Fulfilment (CRM)• Financial Acumen: Multi-million P&L Management• Market Intelligence & Product Alignment to Market Demands • Building High-Performing Teams
Listed skills include Flavors, Ingredients, Strategy, Leadership, and 46 others.
