Frank Truong Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Warcoing, Be

 Co-Founder of COSUCRA Inc., incorporated (USA) in June 2018 creating a North America legal entity/subsidiary start up for pea protein/fiber/starch and INULIN/chicory root fiber (FIBRULINE(TM) and FIBRULOSE(TM). P&L for USA, CAD & MEX with sales force of 75 members, technical service/applications, marketing, product mgmt, operations (S&OP, import, logistics, warehousing, customer service), finance, regulatory across direct customer base and Go2Market distribution partners. Focused on health & nutrition, pet food, beverages, dairy/non dairy, bakery/snacks, confectionary, meat alternatives and fish/seafood categories COSUCRA investing EUR 60 million CAPEX for sustainable investments and INULIN/chicory root fiber capacity expansion. COSUCRA (www.cosucra.com), with our technological, sustainability and farm to fork leadership positions, is READY FOR THE FUTURE in plant based pea protein with our completed EURO 35m CAPEX in Belgium during 2018 to increase capacity for the production of PISANE(TM) pea protein, SWELITE(TM) pea fiber and NASTAR(TM) pea starch. In 1990, COSUCRA launched pea products.  COSUCRA has developed close partnerships with farmers in Belgium, France and the Netherlands for growing yellow peas and inulin/chicory root fiber. COSUCRA Groupe Warcoing has been manufacturing naturally grown specialty food ingredients since 1852 with a current focus on yellow peas and inulin/chicory root. COSUCRA was the world's first producer of inulin in 1986, a prebiotic fiber used to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. With our global HQ in Warcoing, Belgium, 2 production plants in Belgium and 1 pea plant in Denmark for shipment to customers in 45+ countries. COSUCRA supports our customers' growth with OPS, R&D, Applications Center, Regulatory & Nutrition, Sales & Marketing expertise.

New York, Ny, Us

Big Idea Ventures (BIV) (www.bigideaventures.com) invests in entrepreneurs to solve the world's greatest challenges. Our first fund is the New Protein Fund, a hybrid venture fund and accelerator program combining capital and partnership to build the best global companies in the plant-based, cultured and alternative protein ecosystem. BIV has an accelerator in NYC and Singapore that each invests in and supports around 8 companies twice per year. As a Mentor, I leverage my global strategic and operational expertise to provide step change opportunities and insights to fellow entrepreneurs.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Selected for COHORT #6, a 12-week climate technology professional development program. Fellows learn from over 50 industry expert speakers and instructor-led climate solutions curriculum.

Malmo, Se

 Reported to President. Member of Senior Leadership/Executive Team of USD 150+ million revenue business. Lead and provide coaching for AAK Foodservice Sales Team of 16 outside sales (national restaurant chain accounts / cash & carry wholesaler / broadline and independent distributors / bakery / industrial / kosher / Asian trade / 4 brokers), inside sales, sales operations and customer service professionals on our journey to building a High Performance Culture. CY2017 Led sales team which helped increased division profits +35% Y/Y on USD 150+ million sales after 2 YRS flat profits with new Go2Market Strategy/increased S&OP effectiveness  AAK Foodservice (www.aakfoodservice.com), a division of AAK (www.aak.com), manufactures an extensive portfolio of solutions that includes butter blends, mayonnaise, sauces, margarine, spreads, shortenings, edible oils, dressings, vinegars, cooking wines and cherries.  AAK, The Co-Development Company, has proven expertise based on more than 140+ years of experience within oils & fats. With our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, 20 production facilities and customization plants, and sales offices in more than 25 countries, our more than 3,400 employees are dedicated to providing innovative value-adding solutions to our customers. AAK generates USD 2.6+ billion in global sales and USD 600 million sales in USA (550+ employees).

London, England, Gb

 In CY15/CY16, awarded 15 million lbs of new business (core + NPD) and developed 70 million lbs in Salesforce pipeline from global, national accounts and emerging brands customer base, including a signed multi-year supply agreement from a global pharmaceutical excipients customer for innovative starch solution (import from EU starch plant into USA supply chain)  Responsible for delivering sales growth from specialty sweeteners, texturants/starches, soluble corn fiber/polydextrose, plant based oat protein, oat betaglucan and salt reduction ingredient solutions for global, nationwide USA and Canada customer base (new business from private label / food service / natural health & nutrition channels) Customer Base focused on beverages, dairy, baked goods, snacks, savoury, meat, soup, sauce, dressings, flavor, sports nutrition, natural health & nutrition and pharmaceuticals excipients end use markets across CPG retail / food service / private label channels Partner with cross-functional teams (commercial / technical / operational) in North America, Europe and Latin America to deliver relevant ingredient solutions to meet customer growth requirements

London, England, Gb

 Integral member of USD 1.6 BN Specialty Food Ingredients (SFI) Division North America, reporting to VP Sales. Brand new position created for SFI North America. Responsible for delivering sales growth from new product launches  Top priority new product launches include TASTEVA(R) Stevia Sweetener, SODA-LO(R) Salt Microspheres, CLARIA(R) Functional Clean Label Starches, PROMITOR(R) Soluble Corn Fiber 85, PUREFRUIT(TM) Monk Fruit Extract, PromOat(R) Betaglucan, PrOATein(R) Oat Protein Develop commercial Go2Market Business Plan (Voice of Market and Customer to understand unmet needs for new product launches, customer segmentation, sales pipeline, value proposition, pricing strategy, key account planning) to commercialize innovative solutions for customers across Sweeteners, Health & Wellness and Texturants growth platforms  Train sales, marketing, product management, technical service, applications, supply chain, logistics, customer service, finance and tax teams on launch plan execution

London, England, Gb

 Integral member of USD 60 million investment in global Innovation & Commercial Development Division focused on commercialising innovative solutions for customers across Sweeteners, Health & Wellness and Texturants growth platforms in North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC. Rated Outstanding in FY13 (highest rating) reporting to SVP Business Development & Open Innovation TASTEVA(R) Stevia Sweetener Global Launch Mgr & Product Mgmt. Responsible for development/execution of Global Go2Market Business Plan. Launched TASTEVA(R) in 20+ countries across LATAM, EMEA, APAC/ANZ and NOAM in 18 months and generated sales growth in 20 countries, with marketing promotions at six trade shows. Open Innovation - closed two technology investments for commercialization Commercialized three clean label, global technologies across sweeteners, texturants and health & wellness growth platforms (TASTEVA(TM) Stevia Sweetener, CLARIA(R) Functional-Clean Label Starches and SODA-LO(TM) Salt Microspheres) Evaluate Open Innovation and internal technical/commercial feasibility. Develop global Go2Market business cases (consumer insights, category/customer/brand segmentation, competitive positioning, VOC, pricing, trade marketing , IP, applications, regulatory, manufacturing, capex, supply chain) to commercialize innovation solutions in collaboration with EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NOAM commercial, technical service and applications team.

Auckland, ., Nz

 Open Innovation - completed two Go2Market Business Cases to secure USD 10m from New Zealand Board for commercializing dairy innovation technologies (analogue cheese & functional milk protein) with USA dairy manufacturer and customers  Completed Go2Market Business Plan to commercialize Anchor™ UHT Cream innovation for food service channel growth  Led the development of 3 Year Strategic Plan to accelerate capex for Dairy Protein Innovation Pipeline (9 Business Plans to grow cheese; WPC80/WPI for yogurt, sports nutrition beverage & bars, infant nutrition, medical nutrition)  Led two direct reports in delivering commercial insights to North America USD 1.0 BN dairy protein business unit  Developed and implemented customer pricing strategy and contracting risk management solutions for Category Marketing, Sales Managers and Procurement Teams (competitive ingredients, value proposition, transfer pricing, product costing, international vs. USA dairy market supply/demand and trade policies) to improve profitability

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship

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