As a results-driven leader in product innovation, research and development, and business transformation within the food and snacks industries, I bring 15+ years of experience to the table. Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in driving innovation, new product development, and product commercialization across global portfolios for industry leaders.I excel in crafting and integrating customer-oriented value propositions, consumer insights-driven business models, and lean operational processes to accelerate speed-to-market and improve product quality. My experience spans product reformulation, distribution, and partnership-building efforts across multimillion-dollar global portfolios. I also have a proven track record of building high-performing teams and implementing sustainable systems to create lean, profitable, and innovative product organizations.Career Highlights:• Spearheaded the expansion of Garrett Brands' product lines by creating brand new recipes for both the US legacy and retail markets, as well as for the Asian markets.• Directed the introduction and launch of Garrett Brands’ RTE products to grocery stores nationwide in October 2020, achieving ~$20M in sales to date.• Led Garrett Brands to achieve the #1 brand position in 2022 with a 19% market share and #3 in February and March 2024, with all 5 SKUs in the top 30 of the popped popcorn category.• Drove internal sensory analysis and plant trials at New Weds Foods, efficiently coordinating full-scale production and successful commercialization of innovative new products.• Oversaw the production of 14 core products and developed 7 new gluten-free products for the retail market at Deerfields Bakery, including breads, sugar-free cakes, cookies and icings, and coffee cakes.