With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, McCormick & Company manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavour products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. The company operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavour Solutions delivering end to end flavour.

The Bountiful Company, a Nestle Health Science company, is a global leader in health and wellness, previously called The Nature’s Bounty Co. The brands of The Bountiful Company include some of the most trusted in the world including Nature’s Bounty®, Pure Protein®, Solgar®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Dr.Organic®, Sundown®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx® and Ester-C®.Accountable for all aspects of Regulatory Affairs globally through leadership of a functional team of ~60 people, including: o Core member of Global R&D leadership teamo Supporting innovation-driven growth for all franchises and business units through development of innovative regulatory solutions & establishing a route to market for products o Ensure sales and business continuity across all regions through proactive issues management: US, Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East Africa & China o End to end regulatory affairs and compliance, of all businesses, brands and categories: Dietary supplements, functional foods, sports nutrition, ethical beauty and OTCo Raw material documentation & management o Global product registrations, label development and approvals o Product and pharmacovigilanceo Consumer Affairso Horizon scanning, issues management and external engagement of regulatory authorities

Accountable for all aspects of Science, Regulatory Affairs and Technical across Latin America, Europe, Middle East Africa and Asia Pacific regions (all regions outside North America), through leadership of a functional team of 20 people, including: o Regulatory affairs and quality compliance of company owned businesses and non-company owned distributors, including food supplement regulatory compliance, product registrations, labelling, external engagement of competent authorities and trade bodies o Science translation enabling globally consistent and compliant health benefit communication, advocate and healthcare professional education, advertising claim generation and marketing support, corporate reputation maintenance o Product development of customised formulations to meet specific market regulatory or claim requirements

General Mills is one of the world’s leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries and marketing more than 100 consumer brands. General Mills Europe & Australasia is the largest International Region for General Mills, marketing category leading global brands including Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Nature Valley, Fibre One, Cheerios, Green Giants, Yoplait, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker.Through tenure;o Established the Nutrition and Regulatory Function for GMI in Europe and subsequently Europe & Australasia, broadening the previous compliance focus to include regulatory strategy and influence using a globally consistent, locally relevant approach: Reporting functionally to the VP Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (Minnesota, US) and regionally to the Executive Director Innovation, Technology & Quality (Switzerland)o Develop and implement regulatory strategies for GMI brands and categories across the Europe and Australasia region ensuring in market compliance and enabling continued business growth and geographical expansion with minimal regulatory challenge or burdeno External relations & stakeholder engagement; Represent GMI position externally to food industry, scientific and Government bodies across the UK, France, EU, Australia & New Zealand

Through tenure:o Established Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs function within RHM PLC (acquired by Premier Fds in 2007), with ultimate responsibility for business unit nutrition and regulatory teamso Health & regulatory strategy development including reformulation, issues management and new product development on category leading brands: Hovis, Nimble, Quorn, Sharwoods, Bisto, Ambrosia, & leading own label ranges including Marks & Spencer’s ‘Eat Well’ and Sainsbury’s ‘Be Good To Yourself’o External influence & representation: International Life Sciences Institute, Institute Grocery Distribution, British Nutrition Foundation, Food and Drink Federation, UK/Ireland Retailers

Through tenure was actively involved in:o Brand & PR campaign development: Including growth generating All Bran ‘Feel Great In A Fortnight’ (fibre) & Special K ‘Drop A Jean Size’ (weight management) consumer campaignso Innovation, external relations, corporate & health care professional communication: Including issues management, key opinion leader engagement, relationship management and proactive communication of consumer friendly messages to key opinion leaders

The Sugar Bureau (recently renamed Sugar Nutrition UK) aims to improve knowledge and understanding about the contribution carbohydrates make to a healthy balanced diet. Role included:o Reviewing emerging ‘sugars’ science & reporting to senior executives of funding organisationso Editor of ‘Nutrition In Practice’ & regular article contributor to leading HCP publications