This role is responsible for the delivery of the Zespri System in the NHS (Northern Hemisphere) and specifically for- Leadership that promotes a strong quality culture across ZGS and its various supply bases- Leading the European quality and technical teams to drive operational excellence andminimising the total cost of quality throughout the supply chain. Seeking new and innovative technologies to provide solutions to tomorrow's problems and ensuring the transfer of new knowledge and technology to maximise uptake.- Driving continuous improvement across the supply chain using the power of data-driven insight.- Ensure best practice and new technologies/knowledge are understood and implemented acrossthe entire supply chain from farm to fork- Leadership that promotes a strong quality culture across Zespri and its various global supplyand partners- Ensure that the ZGS value chain is compliant with internal and external regulations, particularly in the areas offood safety, market access and social compliance.- Works with the Head of Asia Supply to develop and maintain a consistent and high quality approach to quality systems in theapproach to quality systems in the NHS business- Advises NHS management on wider health and safety, protection and prevention issues and sits on the H&S Committee.

This role is responsible for the delivery of the Zespri system andspecifically for - Leadership that drives a strong quality culture throughout Zespri and its various European supply bases. - Lead the European Quality & Technical teams to drive operational excellence and minimise total quality costs across the supply chain. - Seeking new and innovative technologies to provide solutions to tomorrow's problems and ensuring the transfer of new knowledge and technology to maximise implementationto maximise implementation - Driving continuous improvement across the supply chain through the power of data-driven insight - Demonstrate commitment to sustainability principles as a core value of the Zespri system and drive sustainability throughout the supply chain. - Ensure best practice, new technology and knowledge is understood and implemented throughout the supply chain from farm to fork.

This role is responsible for the delivery of compliance functions with European supply partners.• Develop audit strategy with Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Managers.• Lead and manage the compliance and QA teams in the execution of all quality and compliance related SOPs including spray diary, residues and market access protocols.• Manage ZGS Quality Assurance Manager and ensure that Zespri quality systems are adhered to by all suppliers and that they function as designed for delivery of fruit to market within Zespri standards.• Manage the Compliance and Market Access Advisor and Crop Protection and Biosecurity Advisor and all operations relating to compliance with Crop Protection Programmes (CPP), MRL tolerances, international regulation and Zespri customer and market requirements.• Liaise regularly with NZ based quality managers to ensure ZGS remains up to date and consistently compliant with changing global market standards.• In collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and Quality Assurance Manager build a relationship with ZGS suppliers’ quality and post-harvest management teams to build improved processes and outputs for optimal class I packouts.• Liaise with ZGS Pre and Post Harvest Operations Manager to ensure timely and accurate information flow for all fruit quality or market restrictions issues.• Liaise with ZGS Supply Chain Manager to minimise any quality or compliance related market restrictions and assist with timely market communication in each direction.• Assist Supply Chain Manager with communication to suppliers regarding fruit quality in market.• Build a strong rapport with key phytosanitary departments in each ZGS EU country of origin.• Build a strong rapport with each of the Operations Managers to ensure quick response to intercheck and market claim resolution.

This role combines Food Quality Systems and Quality Assurance with Health and Safety Management, specifically responsible for:• Driving continuous improvements across Logistic and ManufacturingUnits• Developing audit strategies to validate suppliers on Global Standards• Managing the Cool Chain in compliance with the Quality ManagementSystems• Assuring the Corporate Social Responsibility daily complying withNational and International Law

One year spent as a multitasking Food Enthusiast combining my knowledge, experience, and passion the sector.A Consultant capable to switch form strict Food Safety Operation to vivid FoodStory Telling in NYC.

This role combines knowledge in Certification Systems and Quality Assurance with Business Development. A 360 function capable to lead the audits, run the certification schemes andsell the services to the clients.

Qualified Lead Auditor: ISO, GFSI, GOTS, TEXTILE EXCHANCE, ORGANIC, EPD, CARBON AND WATER FOOTPRINT). Experience gained by more than 300 audits in Europe, Middle East, Asia

Quality Analysis and Reporting of grains commodities

Development of sustainable agronomic techniques in horticolture.- Collaboration with Washington State University, Richland, WA. .Department of Horticulture - Techincal trainee at Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC), Estacion Experimental de Aula Dei (CSIC), Zaragoza

Lead Auditor in agrifood sector