Dr. Juan M. Gonzalez, PhD, MBA

R&D leader experienced in leveraging science and engineering resources to deliver innovative, differentiated, consumer-oriented products that drive business growth. Experienced in startups and large companies. Holder of 30+ patents

Research Expertise

Food Science & Nutrition

About

R&D leader experienced in leveraging science and engineering resources to deliver innovative, differentiated, consumer-oriented products that drive business growth. Experienced operating in a resource-limited startup venture, in fast-paced privately-owned private entrepreneurial business, as well as leading cross-functional teams at large CPG. Skilled in collaborating with Business to develop and execute product innovation roadmaps. Recognized business acumen. International work experience (USA, Latin America, Europe, and Asia). Bilingual (English and Spanish). Project management skills. Holder of 30+ patent applications. Areas of expertise: Strategy Development and Implementation; Product & Process Development; Team Leadership & Staff Development; Innovation Management; Business and Operations Management; Food Science, Engineering, Health and Wellness

Publications

Recovery of protein from potato plant waste effluents by complexation with carboxymethylcellulose

Food Hydrocolloids

1991

An Anionic Galactomannan Polysaccharide Gum from a Newly‐Isolated Lactose‐Utilizing Bacterium. I. Strain Description and Gum Characterization

Biotechnology Progress

1992

An Anionic Galactomannan Polysaccharide Gum from a Newly‐Isolated Lactose‐Utilizing Bacterium. II. Fermentation Kinetics and Lactose Transport

Biotechnology Progress

1992

Sulfitolysis of disulfide bonds in proteins using a solid-state copper carbonate catalyst

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

1990

Recovery of Proteins from Raw Sweet Whey Using a Solid State Sulfitolysis

Journal of Food Science

1990

Advances in Milk Fractionation for Value Addition

Food Processing By‐Products and their Utilization

2017

Education

Ph.D, Food Chemistry / 1990

Madison, Wisconsin, Illinois, United States of America

The Ohio State University

MSc, Food Science and Nutrition / 1985

Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

University of Minnesota

MBA, Marketing / 1995

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña

BSc, Industrial Chemistry / 1983

Santo Domingo

University of Wisconsin System

Post-Doctoral, Biochemical Engineering / 1991

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Experience

Nara Organics

Senior Vice President R&D / August, 2020 — December, 2023

Trilliant Food & Nutrition

Vice President R&D / September, 2018 — July, 2020

Pepsico

Director R&D / January, 2017 — August, 2018

Discovery & Applications. Platforms: Biotechnology. Proteins (plant, animal). Digestive Health (prebiotics, probiotics, fibers)

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Director R&D / 2007 — 2015

Global Product Development

Director R&D / 2015 — 2015

Technology Innovation

Associate Director R&D - Latin America / 2002 — 2007

Techna Alimentaria

President / 2000 — 2002

Food ingredient broker and food technology consulting services

Bromo Industrial, S.A.

Director - Manufacturing / 1998 — 2000

Managed manufacturing lines for salt company: industrial ingredient and consumer product

Director - Marketing & Sales / 1996 — 1998

Developed industrial ingredient B2B and consumer product B2C marketing and sales strategy.

The Pillsbury Company

Senior Scientist / 1991 — 1995

New Product Development and Strategic Technology Development

University of Southern Indiana

Adjunct Professor / 2007 — 2016

Food & Nutrition Department. Principles & Applications in Food Science

Links & Social Media

Technalimentaria LLC - food product and process development consulting services

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