Experience

T. HASEGAWA USA INC.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2017 - Present

  Cerritos, CA T. Hasegawa USA is part of one of the world’s top ten flavor and fragrance companies. Food and beverage manufacturers rely on our expertise in creating high quality flavors with unmatched customer service.



Affinity Flavors

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2014 - 2017

  Corona, CA CEO and Co-Owner of Affinity Flavors, which was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Corona California. The company is focused on creating custom flavors for food and beverage CPG companies.



Agilex Fragrances

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2007 - 2013

  Agilex Flavors, a division of Agilex Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., (private equity owned) was a leading U.S. middle-market developer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality, innovative flavors systems. I was responsible for strategic direction and leadership of the Flavor division, with full P&L accountability.



Degussa Flavors & Fruit System

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - Commercial Development

  • 2001 - 2006

  Managed $80.0 million business and one of North America’s major flavor, extract and aroma chemical companies. Directed a multi-disciplinary staff of 60 professionals encompassing sales, marketing, customer service, flavor creations, applications in the regions of North and South America.



Chr. Hansen

• Denmark
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President - Flavors

  • 1999 - 2001

  Managed $38.0 million North American flavor business with full P&L accountability focusing on dairy, savory and sweet goods segments. Directed staff of 45 professionals in areas of sales, marketing, product management, flavor chemistry and applied technology.



Givaudan

• Switzerland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industry Manager

  • 1996 - 1999

  Responsible for sales and marketing efforts of $52.0 million sweet goods annual budget. Within a matrix organization, directed, prioritized and managed flavor development, applications and sales to win customer projects.