Neela Paul Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I help executive & mid-career professionals who are involved in developing and delivering innovations and breakthroughs for their organization become impactful organizational leaders. Through my coaching, which is rooted in both proven coaching methodologies and my extensive experience as a scientist and global R&D leader, leaders learn how to:-Become powerful and influential communicators-Amplify their leadership impact-Inspire teams-Step out of boundaries-Foster a culture of high performance-Fulfill their life aspirationsI powerfully serve leaders and teams in the areas of: Product Development, R&D, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Packaging, Consumer Insights, Design, Talent Development, External Innovation, Safety, and more.If you or your team is interested in stepping into their true potential with greater performance and impact, contact me at Neela@neelapaul.com.

Rosemead, California, Us

As the Executive Director Product Development for the Panda Restaurant Group, Neela was responsible for defining culinary innovation for Panda. She led a team of product development and culinary professionals and had responsibility for identifying and commercializing new product and menu ideas while ensuring enhancement of the Panda brand. She partnered closely with the business and functional leaders to develop strategy and plans.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

As the leader of the Global Capability function for Wrigley R&D, Neela developed the strategy, organization design and ways of working for Packaging, Consumer Insights, Design, Talent Development, External Innovation and Safety - within Wrigley to support $7B global gum and confectionery business leading team of 38 associates.• Developed and commercialized four new global/regional initiatives, leveraging Design Thinking process across front-end Design, Consumer Insights, and Packaging leveraging stage-gate process in partnership with Marketing, Market Research, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales.• Delivered functional capability training across four geographies in 2015 – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Russia/Middle East Africa.• Led development of three year Talent strategy for Wrigley R&D – including entry recruitment, capability development and rewards & recognition program• Developed three year global R&D Packaging strategy roadmap to deliver growth, quality, and cost savings while growing and developing talent.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Neela partnered with regional leadership teams and established strong relationships with procurement, supply chain, finance, and regional business partners. • Delivered record-breaking cost savings year on year. • Led global team across product, packaging, and process development of 30 associates

Mclean, Virginia, Us

I led R&D for Russia/CISMEA region responsible for all R&D areas of product and packaging development including new products, cost savings, and quality. • Contributed as a key member of Regional Business Leadership team, partnering with business to ensure delivery of financial targets and performance goals for the region. • Led team of 18 associates.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

As the leader of the Confections R&D team I partnered closely with global and regional counterparts to set confections strategy and develop future pipelines. • Led the team that designed, developed and launched approximately 30 confections products globally to meet needs of consumers in each market. • Conducted research into new technologies to meet future needs of company. • Integrated new confectionery brands and technologies into Wrigley – first in 2006 with the acquisition of Kraft brands: LifeSavers, CremeSavers, and Altoids and again in 2008 with Mars acquisition of Wrigley and the transfer of Skittles and Starburst to Wrigley. • Led team of 20 associates.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As the leader of the Gum R&D team I partnered closely with global and regional counterparts to set gum strategy and develop future pipelines. • Led the team that designed, developed and launched approximately 150 gum products globally to meet needs of consumers in each market. • Conducted research into new technologies to meet future needs of company. • Led team of 58 associates

Chicago, Il, Us

Leadership roles in Product Development, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality. Led development teams for cheese, meals, and enhancers in various capacities. Managed label compliance department for four years. • Created new safety program as safety co-chair for R&D and new label specification system. • Team member on succession planning team. • Sponsored Asian Diversity Council, Co-led talent development strategy and developed coaching modules for management training program.

Chicago, Il, Us

Broad and deep product development and commercialization experience across Cheese, Meals and Enhancers. • Commercialized over 50 new products.• Developed fat-free mayonnaise and Miracle Whip, receiving president’s award and patent.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Food Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Microbiology