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I have extensive R&D technology & product development tenure at three Fortune 100 consumer product companies. Develop and apply enabling technologies to retail consumer food and beverage products by leading teams and leveraging external resources. Expertise in thought leadership (foresights), program/project planning, competitive intelligence, team building, project management, internal & external networking, innovation, and molecular basis for food/beverage design. Long list of product successes in diverse food categories including: cereals, beverages, low/no-fat cheeses, dresssings, margarine, chocolate & confections, baked goods, and fried snacks. Ability to generate big picture vision, sell it to organization, and translate vision into programs that yield business results. Leadership in numerous professional societies and university consortia (see resume). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Extensive experience forming & leading cross-functional teams, negotiating contracts and managing external resources, and prudent budget utilization.Heavily networked in open innovation community to identify breakthrough technologies for food and beverage application / adaptation.Most current technical skill set specializing in delivery systems for aroma, flavor and nutrients (vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, etc.), and development of texture solutions for low-fat fried and baked snacks (both topical mimetics and internal crumb structure manipulation).I have authored or co-authored three books / chapters, seven journal publications, and hold 19 US patents. A new book chapter, "Application of microencapsulation to beverages" is in the works.