The Colony, Texas, United States
Leading the global foods Advantaged Ingredient Science group. Enabling ingredient unlocks to advance portfolio targets against reduction and removal goals, with a focus on sodium, sugar, healthy oils, and artificial colors across the PepsiCo foods portfolio in both major & emerging markets around the world. Concurrently serving as Chief Science Officer (CSO) of Boozy Bites (www.boozybites.com).
Director of the Global Foods Advantaged Ingredient Science group to lead the team responsible for enabling ingredient unlocks to advance portfolio targets against reduction and removal goals, with a focus on sodium, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial colors
Led R&D teams focused on driving growth in a diverse portfolio: Canada Quaker Foods, Bars across North America, Frozen Food Service, and PepsiCo's new Meat Snacks category.
Supported R&D SVP and senior leadership team to elevate connectivity, transparency, and general business management, in addition to serving as a snacks category platform manager focused on Permissible snacks globally.
Concurrent to PepsiCo role, serving as the lead for research & development efforts for an exciting new business venture focused on premium edible spirits.
Concurrent to other roles (PepsiCo & Boozy Bites):. Upon acquisition of Whole Home Sterilization in July 2021 transitioned to partner and Chief Science Officer of the acquiring company All Clear Air Pros.
Acquired by All Clear Air Pros as of August 1st 2021. Please reach-out to them at www.allclearairpros.com. As a response to COVID-19 pandemic, offering viral remediation & elimination services for local critical services including police, fire, EMS, public works, and homes & businesses.
Drove product development for new branded snack foods while acting as a technical leader for private label and store branded health & wellness opportunities. Focus primarily on growth into new and/or adjacent categories.
Creation & application of technologies to various food & beverage platforms. Focused primarily on shelf-stable convenient meals, snacks, sides, and meal enhancers, and health & wellness platforms.