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Alasdair Baxter

Business Development Manager at New Zealand Food Innovation Network
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Alasdair Baxter, a seasoned Food Industry professional with 20 years of experience, holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and a Graduate Diploma in Business, with expertise in Key Account Management, Product Development, and Food Safety.
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Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
Skills
  • Food Industry
  • Ingredients
  • Fmcg
  • Food
  • Food Technology
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I'm Alasdair Baxter, based in Auckland, New Zealand, with over 25 years of experience in the food industry. I hold a PhD in Food Science from the University of Humberside and a Graduate Diploma in Business from The University of Auckland. My career has been dedicated to food technology, key account management, and product development, primarily in the FMCG sector. Currently, I serve as the Business Development Manager at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, helping clients innovate and commercialize their food products. I have also held leadership roles at Kerry Asia Pacific, where I managed sales teams and contributed to strategic management. I am fluent in English and possess a strong background in food safety and quality assurance. My passion lies in advancing food science and ensuring client success in the food and beverage sector.

Experience

  • New Zealand Food Innovation Network
    • New Zealand
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      Business Development Manager at the FoodBowl helping Food and Beverage clients innovate and commercialise. Making sure clients have a smooth and happy journey as they use the facility. Giving introductions to providers to help clients. Hosting workshops to train industry. Ensuring The FoodBowl meets its sales and marketing objectives.

    • Client Solutions Manager
      • May 2016 - Aug 2017

      Client Solutions and Business Development at an organisation that facilitates the commercialisation and export of New Zealand Food and Beverages.

  • Kerry Asia Pacific
    • Ireland
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Development Director
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

      Kerry are a large multinational ingredients company and have around 80 people in New Zealand at their factory and R&D facilities. Reporting to the GM ANZ, I managed the sales team and was a member of ANZ Management team.

    • National Sales and Marketing Manager
      • Aug 2003 - Jan 2016

      Kerry are a large multinational ingredients company and have around 80 people in New Zealand at the factory and R&D facilities. I managed the Sales and Customer Services teams and was a member of the NZ and then ANZ Management teams.

  • Fonterra
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Key Account Manager - Maverik Flavours
      • Aug 2001 - Aug 2003
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Kerry Ingredients
    • Ireland
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Sales Manager
      • Sep 1996 - Aug 2000

    • R&D Technologist
      • Jan 1996 - Sep 1996

  • Valupak
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Food Technologist
      • Aug 1994 - Jan 1996
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Product development and QA for small ingredients company. Responsible for ISO9001 accreditation.

  • Griffith Foods
    • Somercotes, Derbyshire, UK
    • R&D Technologist
      • Sep 1990 - May 1994
      • Somercotes, Derbyshire, UK

      Mix of long term and short term R&D for International Ingredients Company. Extensive sensory Training via Sensory Spectrum

Education

  • 1987 - 1991
    University of Humberside
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Food Science
  • 2001 -
    The University of Auckland
    Graduate Diploma in Business, Marketing for Managers
  • Norwich (King Edward VI) School
  • University of North Wales
    Bachelor's degree Hons, Biology, General

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