AUDREY NAA MERLEY ESSILFIE
Abidjan
Summary
Professional Life Scientist with a major bias towards Nutrition, with over 16 years experience in the Food and Beverage sector, managing Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW), Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Innovation & Renovation and Quality.
Possess extensive knowledge and strong understanding of the regulatory environment, nutrition science & landscape, advocacy and how to translate that knowledge into innovative product and service development.
Analytical with good leadership, excellent report writing, and presentation skills.
Have a passion to tangibly impact lives positively with expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Nutritionist
R&D Sub-Saharan Africa
12.2019 - Current
- Contributing to achievement of business objectives by enabling the environment for the development and delivery of nutrition value in Affordable and Accessible Nutrition propositions, as well as the Healthy Cereal Solutions product category
- Ensuring these propositions contribute meaningfully to supporting consumer dietary and nutrition requirements (public health), fit into dietary lifestyle and drive competitiveness in the marketplace
Regional Nutrition, Health & Wellness (NHW) Manager
Nestlé CWA Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Developed and drove CWAR NHW vision and strategy as a competitive advantage to drive profitable growth whilst meeting our Corporate Nutrition Commitments
Innovation & Renovation (I&R) Manager
Nestlé CWA Ltd
12.2014 - 02.2016
- With an established I&R process within the Category Businesses in Nestlé CWA, drove efficiency and discipline of the I&R process and system (NPDI) across the region
- Delivered category product projects by coordinating/directing cross-functional teams, and built I&R process and category learnings through post launch evaluations for Nestle Nutrition
Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager
Nestlé Coastal Cluster
09.2009 - 11.2014
- Managed regulatory and scientific matters related to Nestlé products.
- This included management of regulations, compliance of products, development and registration of labels and advertisements, product development support, participation in elaboration and revision of local food regulations/standards and interaction in work of Codex Alimentarius Commission.
- Reviewed detailing materials and sought external approval prior to their use by Medical Field Force as per local regulations.
- Advocacy & external stakeholder management especially regarding application of the local WHO Code on Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Technical Support Manager
Alpro Soya (UK) Ltd
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Managed technical functions such as audits (Customer - Major retailer multiples: Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's ASDA, and third-party audits), labelling/artworks, new product development, customer complaints and relationships with customers' Food Technologists
Food Technologist
R&M Farhi Ltd
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Company Overview: now defunct
- Ensured Legislative, Quality and Food Safety standards were in place, implemented and maintained
- Prepared site towards achievement of British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety Accreditation
Quality Analyst
ARLA FOODS PLC
01.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted Technical Manager in ensuring all Quality Systems and Technical projects were implemented, maintained, and monitored to progress continuous improvement
Education
MSc - Food Science (Nutrition Focus)
University of Leeds
United KingdomBSc (Hons) - Biochemistry (Food & Nutrition Focus)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
GhanaSkills
- Integrity
- Result-oriented mindset
- Organizational skills
- Task management & Prioritization abilities
- Teamwork & Cooperation
- Communication skills
- People skills
Activities & Affiliations
- Former Assistant Secretary of the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND).
- Former Secretary of Ghana Nutrition Association.
- Administrative positions in Christian Organisations.
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Spending quality time with people.
Languages
English
Native language
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
R&D Nutritionist
R&D Sub-Saharan Africa
12.2019 - Current
Regional Nutrition, Health & Wellness (NHW) Manager
Nestlé CWA Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2019
Innovation & Renovation (I&R) Manager
Nestlé CWA Ltd
12.2014 - 02.2016
Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager
Nestlé Coastal Cluster
09.2009 - 11.2014
Technical Support Manager
Alpro Soya (UK) Ltd
04.2009 - 08.2009
Food Technologist
R&M Farhi Ltd
06.2007 - 10.2008
Quality Analyst
ARLA FOODS PLC
01.2006 - 06.2007
MSc - Food Science (Nutrition Focus)
University of Leeds
BSc (Hons) - Biochemistry (Food & Nutrition Focus)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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