Executive level R&D professional with 30+ years of domestic and international experience in the food industry. Strong background in Global Research and Development across a range of categories. Experience includes developing and commercializing products and leading teams in Product, Process, and Package Development, Ingredient/Flavor Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Systems, Acquisition Integration, Open Innovation, and Long-Term Research. Skilled in working and managing in a multi-cultural environment. Passionate leader that has delivered business results through development of high performance organizations, effective collaboration with business partners, and utilization of strong development and technology skills. Core strengths include people development through mentoring, as well as team development and organizational vitality.Specialties: - Global Mindset & Experience - Consumer-driven Product/Package Innovation, Quality Improvements, Margin Management - Technology Roadmapping - Project Portfolio Management; Stage Gate Process - Sensory and Product Guidance Research - External Development - Open Innovation - Organization and People Development, Mentoring
Listed skills include People Development, Food, Development, and R&D.