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Berenice Vettore
Global Chief Quality Officer
Estée Lauder

Berenice is a dynamic leader who has extensive experience overseeing Quality organizations at multinational consumer goods companies. She joined ELC from Danone, serving as Senior Vice President of Quality and Food Safety, and oversaw a team of over 4,500 people covering Quality for all Danone businesses. Previously, she held other senior quality roles at Danone, Unilever, and Reckitt Benckiser.

She has strong international experience having worked in EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, and overseeing quality teams worldwide. She also has a foundational understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain function—having started her career in plant management. Berenice has relocated from Paris to New York for this role. She is originally from Brazil and has degrees in Food Engineering and an MBA from Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

Gilberto Quintero
Global Chief Quality Officer
Kimberly-Clark

Gilberto Quintero is the Global Chief Quality Officer at Kimberly-Clark, where he leads the company’s efforts to ensure top-tier product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer safety. With a deep understanding of the critical role that quality and compliance play in customer satisfaction, Gilberto is dedicated to upholding the highest standards across Kimberly-Clark's product portfolio. He is known for his passion for tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions that protect brand equity while meeting regulatory demands.

In his role, Gilberto is focused on driving continuous improvement within the organization, developing a culture that embraces quality, and anticipating changes in the regulatory environment. His leadership ensures that Kimberly-Clark's products not only meet but often exceed regulatory requirements. He also plays a crucial role in addressing complex manufacturing and regulatory issues and supporting business teams in achieving key goals.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico by parents who were both teachers, Gilberto was instilled with a deep love for learning, which he carries into his leadership approach. He encourages his team to share this passion for knowledge and action. Outside of work, Gilberto is an avid traveler, drawn to exploring different cultures and understanding the diverse ways in which people live, work, and play around the world.

Ray Murray
Chief Quality Officer 
Unilever

Ray is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, and quality leadership. After building a strong foundation in a variety of leadership roles at P&G, he transitioned to Coty, where he guided the Consumer Beauty business through a complex integration and re-organization. As Coty’s Quality Leader, he took on new challenges across the business, spearheading significant improvements in safety and sustainability. He has a proven track record of driving business value and achieving industry-leading results in problem-solving, quality assurance, and environmental stewardship.

Mahir Bhagia
Vice President, Chief Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Officer
PepsiCo

Mahir is a Master in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and currently is a Vice President at PepsiCo leading Global FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) Organization based in New York.

Mahir has four years of work experience in Unilever, India and then 28+ years of experience with PepsiCo. He has worked in supply chain operations, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) , R&D, Digitization and most of all in food safety and quality assurance across three continents – India, Dubai and USA. He is currently responsible for formulating and implementing strategic plans for all Food Safety and Quality initiatives across the entire product portfolio (snacks, beverages, dairy, bread and meat snacks in over 1300 company-owned and third-party manufacturing sites around the globe.

With deep-rooted knowledge across product categories and differing regulatory and cultural environments, he plays a pivotal role in establishing rigorous standards and systems. He has shared countless lessons learned during his career. His innovative approaches ensure that PepsiCo consistently delivers products that not only meet stringent safety guidelines but also resonate with consumer expectations and satisfaction. Under Mahir's guidance, the company's commitment to food safety, quality assurance, compliance, and consumer trust remains unparalleled.

Thanh Nguyen
Chief Quality Officer
Kerry

Thanh Nguyen is a seasoned food industry executive with over two decades of global leadership experience in Food Safety, Quality, and Innovation. He currently serves as the Global Food Safety & Quality Officer at Kerry Group, a role he has held for the past 1.5 years. Thanh brings a strategic vision and a deep commitment to excellence in food safety and quality standards across Kerry’s global operations.

Prior to his current position, Thanh was the Chief Operating Officer for Kerry APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa) for 2 years, where he led operational performance and growth initiatives across diverse markets. He also held the role of APMEA Vice President for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) at Kerry, driving transformative improvements in compliance and safety culture.

Before joining Kerry, Thanh spent 7 years at Keystone Foods, where he led Food Safety, Quality, and Innovation for the APMEA region. His leadership was instrumental in enhancing product integrity and fostering customer trust across a wide portfolio of clients and markets. Earlier in his career, Thanh held various global and regional roles in Food Safety and Quality at Wrigley/Mars, where he developed deep expertise in global quality systems and cross-cultural team leadership. He began his career in Canada with Campbell Soup, laying a strong technical foundation in food manufacturing and safety. A Canadian national, Thanh resides in Bangkok and is known for his collaborative leadership style, operational expertise, and passion for building high-performing teams that deliver on Kerry’s Vision “To be our customers’ most valued partner creating a world of sustainable nutrition”.

Maryam Mellatdoust
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Quality
IFF

Maryam Mellatdoust is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Quality for International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) Corporation.

She is a Global Quality leader who is an expert at developing and implementing quality systems designed to exceed customer and consumer expectations and at driving continuous quality improvement. Prior to joining IFF, Maryam served as Senior Quality leader for the Estee Lauder Companies, Shiseido, and Coty, , leading End to End quality for brands such as La Mer, Clinique, MAC, Tom Ford , Calvin Klein, and many more!

Maryam has a Master of Science in Technology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Ege University in Turkey.

Additionally, Maryam is adjunct professor at Rutgers University teaching the “Quality Science Program” and serves as an Executive Sponsor and Mentor for the Women in Supply Chain Network Group.

Seán Leighton
Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Cargill

Pawel Rudzinski
Senior Vice President and Global Quality 
Reckitt

Pawel is Senior Vice President and Global Quality at Reckitt. His career expands over more than 25 years in various R&D, technology, operations and Quality positions in Food, Pharma, Functional Food & Medical Nutrition industries.

Prior to his current role, he was Head of Global Quality for the Nature’s Bounty Co, where he was instrumental in building global expert teams, Quality Systems, and processes for the organization. Before joining KHC, Pawel has held several positions at Danone, Reckitt Benckiser, Nature’s Bounty and Nestle Health Science US in different geographic and functional areas.

He also held various leadership and advisory roles in NGO`s like Dietary Supplement & Probiotics Expert Committees with USP, also FARRP, GRMA, CHPA & CRN. Pawel is an expert in various Quality Management Systems from GMP`s through HACCP to ISO and laboratory management. Chemist by background, he is black belt in Six Sigma and Engineering Statistics, always focused on continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology. Pawel Has proven track record in Quality transformation and remediation. He has a passion for his family, great food, traveling and exploring and the world. Pawel actively trains mixed martial arts for relaxation and to sharpen the mind and body.

Carla Serpa
Chief Quality Officer, Ice Cream
Unilever 

Carla Serpa is a dynamic and accomplished executive with a distinguished track record in transforming Supply Chain, R&D, and Quality functions. She brings deep expertise in both strategic and operational leadership, technology innovation, and quality systems, consistently driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability across complex global organizations.

Renowned for her ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams, Carla fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. She is a persuasive communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for aligning business strategy with diverse, forward-thinking perspectives.

A champion of continuous improvement, Carla blends analytical rigor with decisive action. She engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from executive boards to frontline teams—placing consumer-centricity and quality at the heart of every initiative.

Adaptable and future-focused, Carla thrives in dynamic environments. She proactively challenges the status quo, drives transformative change, and cultivates a learning-oriented culture that empowers individuals and organizations to grow.

Derek Henderson
Vice President Quality & Compliance North America
Kenvue

Derek Henderson leads Kenvue’s Quality & Compliance organization for the North America region which represents 50% of Kenvue’s revenue. He is responsible for ensuring quality and compliance for products sold into North America across development, commercialization, manufacturing, distribution and post market surveillance. Derek sits on the Kenvue North America Supply Chain, North America Commercial Leadership and Global Quality Health and Safety teams. Kenvue is a recent spin off Johnson & Johnson’s Consumer Product division in May 2023.

Derek has been with Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for almost 25 years spending 17 years within the medical device segment and the last 7 in the consumer segment before Kenvue was spun off from Johnson & Johnson in May 2023. Derek has held positions in a variety of functions including technology transfer, plant management, procurement, supply planning, program management, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, R&D quality and process excellence (six sigma/lean). Derek has had the opportunity to lead new product introductions, plant start ups, multiple organizational implementations and acquisitions & divestures living in both the US and Switzerland. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, he worked for The Xerox Corporation in process engineering and lean/six sigma roles.

Jorge Hernandez
Vice President Global Quality Assurance
The Wendy's Company

Jorge is Vice President of Quality Assurance at The Wendy’s Company, responsible for Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance Programs that affect suppliers, distribution centers, and approximately 7,300 restaurants across 34 countries.

With over four decades of experience in quality assurance, Jorge has held various roles focusing on regulatory compliance, food safety, and training development, progressively advancing into leadership positions. Before assuming his current role, he served as the Chief Food Safety Officer at Wholesome International, a restaurant company in the U.S. fast casual dining sector. There, he played a key role in expanding a single proof-of-concept restaurant into a chain of six and establishing a processing facility for the brand. Prior to his tenure at Wholesome, Jorge was the Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at US FOODS, the second-largest distributor in the U.S., a $23 billion organization with over 95 distribution centers and 14 food processing facilities, along with a $5 billion private label brand portfolio responsible for ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance with regulations.

Additionally, he has held various leadership roles in Training Development and has experience as a regulator for state and county public health agencies in the United States.

Loan Ngô
Vice President of Quality, Adhesive Technologies Americas
Henkel Corporation

Loan Ngô is the Vice President of Quality for Adhesive Technologies at Henkel Americas, a role she assumed in 2025. She leads quality operations across 33 manufacturing sites, 1,800 suppliers, and a team of 430+ professionals. As a member of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Americas Leadership Team, and Global Quality & Product Compliance Leadership Team, Loan drives the quality transformation for the Americas region, serving customers in Packaging & Consumer Goods, Mobility & Electronics, and Construction & Professional markets.

Her leadership focuses on operational excellence, innovation, digitalization, and sustainability. Prior to joining Henkel in 2023, Loan held diverse technical and management roles across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, and chemical industries, including division-level leadership.

Loan holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Financial Management, Strategic Analytics, and an Executive MBA. She actively supports leadership development and serves on nonprofit boards. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband and son.

Yanyan Huang, Ph.D.
Vice President, Global Quality and Food Safety
ADM

Dr. Yanyan Huang is the Global Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at ADM, where she leads the company’s global QFS organization and drives strategy, systems, and culture to ensure excellence across ADM’s diverse portfolio—from agricultural commodities and animal nutrition to human food and health & wellness products.

With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Dr. Huang began her career at ConAgra Foods, managing research in key food safety areas. At Danone, she led a team of scientists specializing in food safety risk assessment for toxicology, microbiology, and allergen management.

Since joining ADM in 2020, Dr. Huang has strengthened global quality systems and implemented end-to-end risk management strategies across the supply chain. She is a passionate advocate for shared accountability, firmly believing that “everyone owns quality and food safety”—and that it is the QFS professional’s role to lead and inspire that commitment.

Adora Johnson
Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Compliance
Dollar Tree, Inc.

Adora Johnson is Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Compliance at Dollar Tree, Inc., where she leads the establishment and oversight of a pioneering compliance division serving over 9,000 retail locations. She is recognized as the organization’s chief subject matter expert across a diverse range of regulated products, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, children’s products, household chemicals, and other consumer goods.

With extensive expertise in FDA compliance and global quality benchmarks, Adora has engineered and executed nationwide regulatory strategies that streamline market entry, enhance post-market performance, and foster continuous improvement in program, risk, and vendor management. She has successfully led remediation efforts in response to federal enforcement actions, including DOJ and FDA matters, and serves as principal liaison for all interactions with regulatory bodies.

A visionary leader committed to consumer safety, corporate ethics, and sustainability, Adora has driven award-winning initiatives that advanced environmental stewardship, improved company culture ratings, and strengthened trust with underserved communities.

Maria Calderon
Global Quality and Food Safety Integration Lead
Mars

Maria brings over twenty years of experience in empowering teams to lead transformative change and deliver sustainable performance. With a career that spans from supplier quality assurance to factory, regional, and global corporate leadership, she offers a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of supply chain quality management on a global scale. Currently serving as the Global Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) Integration Lead for Mars Snacking, Maria champions complex integrations with foresight - mitigating risks, harmonizing quality management to unlock value, and embedding digital capabilities to power the future. 

In her previous role as Senior Director of Corporate Quality Governance, Maria transformed the Mars Quality Management System into a fit-for-purpose, digital, and agile framework. This transformation strengthened compliance, reduced risk, and built future capabilities that empowered diverse business areas, including Food and Nutrition, Snacking, and Pet Care, to deliver optimal value, enhanced services, better products, and better care for pets.

Maria holds a bachelor's degree in Food Engineering from Las Americas University and a master's degree in Biological Systems Engineering from Washington State University. Originally from Mexico, she is passionate about igniting others potential through mentorship, embracing a mindset of possibility and pioneering innovative strategies and digital solutions to build a sustainable future and ensure safe food for all.

Hugo Gutierrez
Vice President of Global Quality Assurance
Clorox

With over 28 years of international experience, Hugo is a recognized leader in Quality, Regulatory, Environment, Health, and Safety cross the consumer goods industry. As Vice President of Global Quality Assurance at Clorox, he spearheads strategic advancements in global production standards and organizational capability.

Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hugo leads with a passion for operational excellence and people development. He’s fluent in four languages, has influenced quality systems in over 60 countries, and has helped shape industry benchmarks through GFSI and partnerships with global brands like Hershey and Haagen Dazs.

His leadership during the COVID crisis protected over 170 manufacturing facilities worldwide, and his innovative food safety strategies provide business continuity, ensuring that superior quality isn’t just a goal, it’s a movement.

Hugo has occupied executive leadership roles at, General Mills, Kerry an now Clorox as well as diverse roles in Pfizer and Cadbury. Beyond the corporate realm, Hugo mentors future leaders, volunteers in underserved communities, and channels his entrepreneurial spirit to give back—most notably through his philanthropic work in Colombia and executive sponsorship of Hispanic business.

Hugo's educational journey spans multiple institutions and global leadership programs, including an MBA in Top Global Management from Universidad ICESI, executive training with Hershey, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Javeriana University, and advanced leadership development with Kerry.

Gregg Albus
Vice President, Global Quality and Food Safety
Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Gregg Albus brings a distinguished career of over 30 years in the pet food and animal health industries spanning Quality, Operations, Finance, and Contract Manufacturing for companies including Hill's, Nestle, Mars, Del Monte and Perrigo. Currently, as the Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety at Hills Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, he leads the global Quality organization, focusing on quality excellence, cross-functional collaboration, compliance, food safety, and continuous improvement. Gregg has a proven record of leading quality and operational transformations and delivering significant results across a diverse range of functions, from Quality and Operations to Finance and M&A integration. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Lehigh University, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Moravian College and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University.

Allison Milewski
Senior Director Global External Quality
Mondelez

Allison is the Senior Director of Global External Quality at Mondelez, where she oversees the company’s global quality strategy and governance across the external supply chain, including suppliers, external manufacturers, distribution, mergers and acquisitions, and consumer quality. Her experience spans the end-to-end business, with previous Quality and Food Safety roles at The Hain Celestial Group, Pepperidge Farm, and Mars. Allison’s academic background includes a Food Science degree from Cornell University and a Master’s in Food Safety from Michigan State University.