Ron Mcdermott

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Food R&D Executive with experience in | Plant Proteins | Product Development | Technology Assessment | Bus. Development @ McDermott Food Innovation
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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
About Ron Mcdermott

I am a food innovation R&D executive with a track record of helping companies drive growth, implement new technologies and enter into new business segments. I've worked for both large CPG companies and smaller companies at the executive level, building & leading high performance R&D teams and working directly with business leadership teams. I have the unique ability to bring both technical leadership skills and business leadership skills, having served on company leadership teams during M&A, IPO and new company integrations and have served as Corporation Secretary for a public company. At McDermott Food Innovation, we are now available to consult with your company and make a difference in these areas, whether a start-up or an established CPG/Ingredient company.Extensive experience with:

Ron Mcdermott's Current Company Details
McDermott Food Innovation

Mcdermott Food Innovation

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Food R&D Executive with experience in | Plant Proteins | Product Development | Technology Assessment | Bus. Development
Ron Mcdermott Work Experience Details
  • Mcdermott Food Innovation
    Principal
    Mcdermott Food Innovation 2017 - Present
    Our consultancy is now available to help companies drive growth through strong innovation pipelines and strategies, assess and implement new technologies and develop new business opportunities. Extensive experience with: Plant Proteins | New Product Development | New Technology Assessment | Front End of Innovation Pipeline & Strategy | Nutrition | New Business Development | CPG, Consumer-driven Innovation | M&A, IPO, New Company Integrations
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  • Jpg Resources
    Greenhouse | Plant Protein Team Lead
    Jpg Resources Sep 2017 - Present
    At JPG, we formed Greenhouse in recognition of our track-record in plant protein and to build on our standard of excellence in the advancement of sustainable foods. Our team of experts understand the benefits and challenges of applying the full spectrum of plant protein ingredients across a wide range of platforms such as meat alternatives, beverages, snacks and other plant-protein foods.
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  • Kellogg Company
    Vice President, Advanced Innovation & Global Nutrition
    Kellogg Company 2010 - 2017
    Led team responsible for the front end of the innovation pipeline at the Kellogg Company. Identified new technologies, collaborated with global marketing and business teams on new growth opportunities, led Open Innovation and external research collaborations. Also responsible for the Kellogg Global Nutrition function and Regulatory team.
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  • Kellogg Company
    Vice President, Research & Technology, Global Cereal / U.S. Morning Foods
    Kellogg Company 2006 - 2010
    Responsible for global development team delivering innovation, new platforms and product improvements for the $7 Billion global cereal business. When R&D organized by BU's, led team responsible for all new products, product improvements and supply chain support for Kellogg's largest business unit, U.S. Morning Foods ($3 Billion in sales).
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  • Kellogg Company
    Senior Director, Research & Technology
    Kellogg Company 1999 - 2006
    Leadership for R&D teams supporting a number of business units during the period: Natural & Frozen Foods (Kashi, Veggie & Eggo businesses), Food Away from Home (restaurant, university, convenience channels), Worthington Foods.
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  • Worthington Foods
    Vice President, Research & Technology
    Worthington Foods 1989 - 1999
    As the leader in the fast growing plant protein category, Worthington Foods and its Morningstar Farms brand expanded rapidly and was then acquired by the Kellogg Co. I was responsible for all technical functions (New Products, Quality, Nutrition, Process Development) during this exciting time - that also included M&A, an IPO, new channels - and also served as Corporation Secretary for this public company.
  • Abbott
    Sr. Group Leader, Abbott Nutrition
    Abbott 1980 - 1989
    As Senior Group Leader for Pediatric Product Research Group, responsible for all innovation and new products for the Abbott Nutrition portfolio of infant nutrition products. Also led development of a number of new technology platforms in the adult nutrition category.
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Ron Mcdermott Skills

Product Innovation Open Innovation New Technology Assessment Plant Proteins Nutrition And Regulatory Vegetarian Nutrition Leadership Clean Label Soy Food Renovation

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Ron Mcdermott works for Mcdermott Food Innovation

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Ron Mcdermott's current role is Food R&D Executive with experience in | Plant Proteins | Product Development | Technology Assessment | Bus. Development.

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Ron Mcdermott attended The Ohio State University.

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Ron Mcdermott has skills like Product Innovation, Open Innovation, New Technology Assessment, Plant Proteins, Nutrition And Regulatory, Vegetarian Nutrition, Leadership, Clean Label, Soy, Food Renovation.

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