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Lena Halabi

Lena Halabi

Quality Management Representative

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, R&D

  • Education

    • American University of Beirut

      2005 - 2008
      B.Sc. Food Science and Management

      Activities and Societies: Food Science Society, Outlook Student Publication, Environment Club

    • Cornell University

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Science (M.S.) Food Technology

      Activities and Societies: Food Science Club Chocolate and Confectionary Technology Club

  • Experience

    • Al Taghziah s.a.l.

      Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
      Quality Management Representative

      Planned and implemented an ISO 9001 management system, including the establishment of a product identification and traceability system, documentation along all process steps, and execution of internal audits. Worked with Research and Development team to develop new and existing products.

    • Cornell University

      Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
      Teacher Assistant

      Set up sensory laboratory experiments, graded reports and assignments, and held office hours for student visits

    • General Mills

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Intern in R&D, Baking Division

    • Cornell University

      Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
      Teacher Assistant

    • General Mills

      Apr 2012 - Sept 2015
      Product Scientist

      Led the R&D work for cookie products in Betty Crocker (dry mixes), Pillsbury (refrigerated dough), and the General Mills Convenience and Food Service division (frozen dough).

    • KIND

      Oct 2015 - now

      Lead and manage innovation, productivity, and renovation for the entire Bars portfolio at KIND while delivering on superior taste and nutrition in every product.

      • NPD Director, KIND/Health & Wellness

        Nov 2021 - now

      • Principal Food Scientist - Innovation

        Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

      • Senior Food Scientist

        Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

    • Mars

      Sept 2023 - now
      Director of R&D - Mars H&W Snacking EMEA

      Lead Product and Packaging R&D for all Health & Wellness brands in Mars Snacking, focusing on the EMEA region

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fine Cooking 1 (5-day intensive course)

      Institute of Culinary Education
      Jan 2018

    • Baking 101

      General Mills
      Jan 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Project and technical lead

      Issued by Partners in Food Solutions on Aug 2013
      Partners in Food SolutionsAssociated with Lena Halabi