“Innovation, flair, and food knowledge tempered with commerciality and a track record of success”A visionary Food Industry Executive with over 25 years of diverse and global experience in food retailing, food manufacturing and food service. Possesses the ability to leverage culinary knowledge and manufacturing experience to identify opportunities to streamline processes and achieve cost-savings while maintaining quality standards and high consumer desirability. Leads and develops successful teams; inspiring loyalty and excellent performance from all team members to achieve strategic goals.Specialties: New Product Development for prepared foods. Buying, developing products, brands, marketing and merchandising for private label.Strategies for HMR departments. Creating retail destinations.