Linda (based in the UK)

Professional Experience

Linda has over 19 years’ experience in various food technical management roles with retail, food service and manufacturing. She has managed technical and product development across a number of sectors. In the recent years, Linda has become involved with training of food industry management in HACCP, auditing and BRC. She is also involved in the technical analysis of companies, trouble shooting and helping to develop technical strategies.

Sector Specific Expertise

Ambient grocery (Pasta, Rice, Cooking Oil, Tea, Coffee, Beverages, Biscuits, Cereals, Crisps, Nuts and Snacks, Canned Goods); Ready Meals; Fish; Poultry; Salads, Fruit and Vegetables; Processed Meats; Desserts; Bakery; Dairy.

Key Skills

Training; Auditing (second and third party); Coaching and Mentoring; Communication and Problem Solving.

Training

MBA (Cranfield School of Management), Lead Assessor, Leatherhead Chocolate and Confectionery Course, CCFDRA course on Bakery, YUM University courses in Bread, Cheese, Tomato and Meat Technologies, Poultry Inspection Training (PIA), various Microbiology courses.