Daniel Kuenzel

Being an inspiring, trustful & courageous leader with the desire to grow and learn day by day without having the fear to fail (“To be an effective communicator you must be an exceptional listener”)

Germany

About

Experience

  • Kraft Foods R & D Inc. Zweigniederlassung München ()
    • Section Manager Research (Dairy & Plant based)
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

      - Leading the globalen Research Division (Dairy & Plant based) in close regional collaboration with MEU / AMEA / LA - Leading & developing a highly talented team / constantly challenging status quo to drive the business agenda & foster personal growth - Build global strategies in respect to our business priorities - serving Vision 2030 - Scoping Next Generation Technologies / Ingredients for Competitiveness & Consumer value - Budget responsibility for product Platform team in MEU (People / Technology / Research) - Part of Regional and Technical Center Leadership Team

    • Senior Group Leader Process & Technology (Gum & Candy, Cheese)
      Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      - Champion MEU Process & Technology Agenda to enable regional Growth & Productivity - Leading multiple complex & cross functional process development programs with highest priority - Collaborate closely with senior leaders to land successfully key programs on time & in budget - Lead, coach and develop a multinational team with up to 8 direct reports - Execution of industrialization projects involving capital investments from up to $15 MM - MEU Digital / Modelling & Simulation Lead to unlock effectiveness in the region

    • Group Leader Philadelphia Innovation Platforms
      Sep 2016 - Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      - Champion MEU Philadelphia Innovation platforms to enable regional growth and to become globally relevant - Leading multiple complex & cross functional product/process development programs with highest priority - Collaborate with senior leaders to land key programs on time, in budget & to identify new opportunities to fill the Innovation funnel - Lead, coach and develop a multinational team with up to 10 direct reports - Execution of industrialization projects involving capital investments from up to $15 MM - Global R&D lead for the cost benchmarking of category manufacturing sites (Rapid Plant Operation Diagnostic Program in Cooperation with Boston Consulting Group)

  • Research assistent at Comvita Limited
    Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 · 6 mos

    - Reaction kinetics and shelf life testing of a cancer protective secondary plant metabolism - Development of biological active food and nutraceutical products