A Food and Drink development professional working on Innovation, Development and problem solving. Working with FMCG businesses to unlock their Innovation and development agenda. Working with Startups on Product project development, scale up, sourcing and processes. With over 30 years experience in high quality food and drink - from cutting edge Plant based (allergen free) desserts, 10 years leading the Bettys Innovation and Development agenda in Yorkshire to Retail, Online, Manufacturing then crossing the culinary bridge of creativity ranging from 3 years at 2 star Michelin Le Manoir Quat Saisons working in the Patisserie section. Entering culinary competitions which included successes in Chocolate and Patisserie. Presenting and coaching in all thigs food and drink - Listening to Chocolate When not glued to Food and Drink development, spends time with the family, walking, golf, holidays and chill out days (still eating chocolate and watching Bake off).