Innovative operational leader with 22 years of experience in the FMCG industry, including 16+ years at The Coca-Cola Company. I have a proven track record of driving innovations, operational excellence, productivity and business transformation across diverse beverage categories such as sparkling, dairy, tea, juice, alcohol, and winemaking. My expertise spans technical operations, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance, enabling me to consistently optimize processes, reduce costs, and deliver sustainable growth.I have a strong history of leading cross-functional global teams, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the value chain. My leadership is focused on fostering innovation, ensuring operational agility, and securing business continuity to consistently achieve high-impact results from product development to commercialization. With a strategic mindset and a passion for building high-performing teams, I thrive in complex, dynamic environments, leveraging both operational and business insights to create long-term value and exceed customer and organizational expectations.________________________________________Core Competencies• Strategic Business Planning• Beverage Manufacturing Operations• Supply Chain Business Continuity• R&D Product & Process Development• Innovation Management (Idea to Commercialization)• Cost Savings & Productivity Improvements• Leading Change & Transformation• Team Development & Capability Building• Quality & Regulatory Compliance• Sustainability Initiatives
Listed skills include Business Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Fermentation, Management, and 22 others.