I am a solution focused independent consultant working in the Quality, Environment and Technical Services areas having experience across a range of FMCG businesses in Europe and Australia.
I am supporting efficiently mid- and long-term strategies by engaging with key stakeholders at all levels and using my ability to simplify complexity in order achieve sustainable results.
I am well versed in the development and implementation of adaptable processes to support the business in times of transformational change. Main focus have always been internal and external customers as well as continuous improvement to drive the success of the business.
For more then 30 years I have been a subject matter expert in all quality, food safety and environmental areas designing and implementing systems and tools to simplify processes and add transparency. The development and mentoring of team members to create a high performing team is one of my main objectives.
I have been fortunate to develop and to be part of a food safety and quality culture in different areas of the food industry in Europe and Overseas during the last 30 years.
HACCP is the backbone of any quality management system. In order to be accepted and lived it has to be unambiguous and simple to be understood by everyone involved.
Individual training and coaching as well as in groups concerning topics related to quality and food safety such as HACCP, GMP and standards (IFS, BRC) across the food industry are part of my portfolio.
Supporting food industry in times of transformation, changes or crisis with a focus on quality management is one of my areas of experience.
As an auditor with more than 20 years of experience in IFS (Food and Logistics), BRC as well as supplier auditing, I am flexible to do any second party auditing according to a given standard.
During some of my appointments I reorganized and thereby optimized organizations in the Quality, Environment, Regulatory and Technical Services area taking business specifics into account.
A thorough analysis of a given situation with an open mindset is the starting point of my engagement. Listening to people, understanding underlying currents and acknowledging experience helps me to get insights quickly.
Based on the analysis and understanding the policy of the business I am able to present the leadership team with a proposal which will benefit the business and solve issues.
Implementation of an agreed concept by involving all stakeholders actively and adhering to a given timeframe is going to get to the desired outcome.