DESCRIPTION
As sustainability emerges as a core element of product innovation, top R&D executives from Mars, Cargill, Unilever, and Campbell’s came together to examine how to effectively balance cost, performance, and sustainability. This panel discussion covered topics ranging from the technological challenges surrounding sustainable packaging, the necessity for consumer education on eco-friendly products, and the crucial role of data in enhancing product transparency and supply chain visibility. Attendees heard about the unexpected challenges and opportunities that arise when sustainability is integrated as a core design principle. They also gained valuable insights into the trade-offs between cost, performance, and sustainability, as well as explored how leading innovators are collaborating across the industry to shape a more sustainable future. Read More
SPEAKERS
Chris Rowe,
Global Vice President of Research & Development Mars Snacking
Mars
Peter Schrooyen,
Senior Vice President, R&D Beauty & Wellbeing
Unilever
Judi Mondello,
Senior Vice President of
R&D, Meals & Beverages
Campbell’s
Dave VandenEinde,
Vice President R&D Leader Food Solutions Americas
Cargill
Ed Van Siclen (Moderator),
Global Vice President,
Strategy
Veeva Industries
DESCRIPTION
Panel discussion that featured esteemed leaders in consumer goods quality.They dove deep into the core of quality transformation, exploring the pivotal roles of technology, culture, and people in elevating operational excellence.
SPEAKERS
Madhavi Purohit,
Global Head of Quality Personal Care
Unilever
Gilberto Quintero,
Global Chief Quality Officer
Kimberly-Clark
Berenice Vettore,
Global Chief Quality Officer
Estée Lauder
John Cooper (Moderator),
Director of Strategy,
Consumer Products Veeva Industries
DESCRIPTION
Consumer product industries are facing rapid shifts in consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. This panel explored proven tactics for navigating the growing focus on sustainability, safety, transparency, and traceability.
SPEAKERS
Lisa Pankiewicz,
Vice President,
Global Stewardship
The Clorox Company
Greg Adamson,
Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs,
Product Safety & Sustainability Givaudan
Teginder Singh,
Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Digital External Engagement
Kenvue
Barry Ritz,
Vice President and Head of U.S. Regulatory, Scientific
& Medical Affairs
Nestlé
Victoria Tu,
Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, Product Integrity and Claims R&D
Coty
Andrew Douglass
(Moderator),
Head of Consumer
Packaged Goods, Strategy
Veeva Industries
DESCRIPTION
Ensuring excellence in a consumer product business extends beyond internal processes. Despite the challenges, collaborative quality control is made more manageable with modern technologies. This panel discussed how they are facing these challenges.
SPEAKERS
Daniel Dowd,
Global Vice President,
Supplier Quality Assurance
Estée Lauder
Michael A. Lull,
Head of Technical Service, Personal Care, North America
BASF
Derek Henderson,
Vice President, Product Quality Management
Kenvue
Conall Burns (Moderator),
Director of Strategy
Veeva Industries
DESCRIPTION
Cutting-edge technologies and advanced analytical methods like whole genome sequencing, big data, and artificial intelligence are driving a transformative shift in Food Safety & Quality.
SPEAKERS
Peter Crayton,
Vice President Quality & Food Safety North America
Kraft-Heinz
Mahirwan (Mahir) Bhagia,
Chief Food Safety & Quality Assurance Officer
PepsiCo
Sam Venugopal,
Partner
PwC
Deann Akins-Lewenthal,
Senior Director Global Food Safety
Mondelēz
Geert Van Kempen
(Moderator),
Head of Food & Beverage Strategy
Veeva Industries