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Senior Director

Driven by the legacy of our innovative founder, W.K. Kellogg, the Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal, and a leader in cookies, crackers, and savory snacks production. Every day, our well-loved brands, delight families in more than 180 countries. With annual sales of more than $14 billion, our brands include Cheez-It®, Coco Pops®, Corn Flakes®, Eggo®, Frosted Flakes®, Keebler®, Kellogg’s®, Mini-Wheats®, Pop-Tarts®, Pringles®, Rice Krispies®, Special K®, and many more.

Experienced emerging market leader with 23 years of broad based experience in areas of plant start-up, working with JV’s, developing large scale facilities and localizing vendors. Specific skills include extrusion processing, breakfast cereal processing, dry pet foods, project management, ingredient functionality, product development and process development. Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills and team building experiences. Working relations with major food co-packers, ingredient suppliers and equipment vendors to develop projects on an accelerated time line in emerging markets. Worked for African, Asia Pacific, Latin American and EU divisions and have knowledge of food regulations, suppliers and co-manufacturers for various food forms. Selected to administrative services of Govt of India in 1984 and served as assistant secretary to Govt of Maharashtra 1984-89. Innovation Product development Delivering Cost Savings Developing and Implementing Strategic Initiatives Developing Business Relationships – Building Partnerships Commercializing Customer Solutions