Motif FoodWorks is creating the next generation of delicious food. We are a food technology company developing breakthrough ingredients that unleash the promise of plant-based foods and transform the eating experience – from first bite to lasting impact. With food as our passion and innovation coded into our DNA, we are driven by the science of more. More taste. More texture. More choices for consumers. That is why our work has gone beyond the lab. We have taken it all the way to the plate with products grown from the universal experience of what great food should be: tantalizing, satiating, and nourishing. Our ecosystem of ingredients and finished products are designed for people of all habits and beliefs and with the health of our planet always in mind. Because at Motif, we believe the food of the future should set you free.

Nulixir develops, licenses, and manufactures smart nanocarriers, termed nanovesicles. The unique, patented, and customizable nanovesicle structures enable new possibilities for release profiles and applications of functional ingredients, solving issues experienced by brands during product formulation and development, such as uncontrolled release kinetics, product stability, shelf-life longevity, and unpleasant flavors.

Directed business unit comprised of multiple business-to-business ingredient categories, including cereal ingredients, dairy alternatives, plant-based proteins, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented ingredients, compounds, syrups, dry ingredients, and quality and food safety solutions. Developed plant-based product portfolios and constructed strategies, based on analysis of current market trends and customer needs, and matched with internal manufacturing capabilities.

Led sales team primarily focused on strategic regional and local customers across United States and Canada that accounted for $56M in 2017 sales. Joined senior leadership team to help develop and drive strategy for North American business.

Established and cultivated relationships with current and potential customers while driving sales of natural food ingredients, including flavors, extracts, colors, cereal ingredients, compounds, and dry and liquid fruit and vegetable-based ingredients. Acquired and grew business within three different customer groups: three global accounts and North American breweries, as well as regional and local accounts in Western U.S.

Promoted to senior role with mandate to manage and grow business with four of the top ten customers in North America, accounting for $24M in sales. Drove growth through supply chain optimization, strategic long-term contracting, and conversion from commoditized products to unique, high-value solutions.

Joined organization to manage and grow customer base comprised of manufacturers and distributors located in the Western United States. Built territory through hunting new customers and taking on added responsibility. Supported teammates, colleagues, and superiors with price driver information, competitive intelligence, and market research that was gathered via customer feedback, industry connections, and various news sources.

Built business with existing base of 20 customers and $24M in sales located in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Colorado while seeking and establishing new customers across territory.

Developed and commercialized products for various applications and customer segments including aseptically processed soups and broths for retail private label, beverage toppings for c-store applications and frozen appetizers for foodservice customers.

Formulated and developed extruded and co-extruded products for retail and foodservice markets, utilizing proprietary technology and processes. Supported sales organization during customer presentations, experiments, plant trials and full-scale production.