International food research and development executive with over 40 years’ experience working with multinational consumer product and ingredient companies from mid-sized to startups. Expertise in food science, biotechnology, functional ingredients, and new product commercialization. Leads innovation pipelines, strategic development, technology scouting, and product-to-market initiatives across food and beverage, health & nutrition, pet food, and cannabinoid ingredient industries. Identifies unmet consumer needs to create technologies and business opportunities that positions my clients for success. My accomplishments have resulted in long term relationships with well-known global brands and their teams including C-suite management, R & D, and innovation.