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International FMCG executive with extensive experience in all aspects of brand innovation, renovation, marketing and commercialization. Proven track record in scaling companies to international market leading positions. Created White Claw Hard Seltzer for Mark Anthony Brands, overseeing all aspects of the brand’s development and commericalisation in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. As founder and Managing Director of Kopparberg UK, led the creation of the fruit cider category in the UK, establishing Kopparberg as the largest fruit cider brand in the world’s largest cider market.

Whilst studying Food Science at Reading University I developed a strong interest in Food Law. Following a brief spell in production management I trained as a Trading Standards Officer. I acted as lead food standards officer in a number of enforcement positions within the UK, also advising national and regional professional groups and working with the Food Standards Agency on risk assessment and food authenticity.

Building on my experience of advising food businesses on compliance, I moved to Leatherhead Food International to lead their regulatory group. Stepping then directly into the food industry I worked as Global Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for Mars Drinks, before moving to a different drinks area with SABMiller plc, subsequently joining ABInBEV. As Global SRA Director I hold a strategic role as part of our Global Innovation Technical Centre, bringing together technical and legal communities to enable consumer centric innovations across our whole portfolio.