Allison Specht-Jaynes

Associate Director Of External Engagement at Abbott

Allison Specht-Jaynes is an experienced professional in the dairy sector, currently serving as a Senior Category Manager for Packaging Procurement at Abbott since June 2014. Previously, Allison held positions at Abbott including Development Manager for Ingredient Qualifications, where leadership was provided to project managers for new ingredient approvals, as well as Dairy Development Manager, executing strategies to enhance ingredient innovation. Prior experience includes roles at Leprino Foods as a Senior Dairy Economist, analyzing dairy markets and forecasting commodity prices, and as Dairy Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, conducting market and policy analysis. Additionally, legislative experience was gained as a Legislative Assistant for Agriculture, Energy, and Environment in the Office of Senator Mike DeWine. Educational qualifications include a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness & Applied Economics from The Ohio State University.

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Columbus, United States

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Abbott is a healthcare company that develops products to improve quality of life at all stages. Abbott’s portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. They have over 110,000 employees globally with customers in over 160 countries worldwide. With 130 years of history, Abbott is an established presence in the healthcare industry. Abbott’s portfolio has products targeted towards several categories, including cardiovascular, diabetes care, diagnostics, neuromodulation, nutrition, and medicines. Some of Abbott’s best known brands include: Similac, a line of infant formulas; EleCare, a nutritionally complete, amino acid-based medical good and infant formula with iron; PediaSure, balanced nutrition for kids on the go; Pedialyte, a formulation to prevent dehydration by restoring lost minerals and nutrients; Ensure, a line of nutrition products supporting active lifestyles; FreeStyle, a glucose monitor to make managing diabetes easier and more convenient; FreeStyle Libre, a handheld reader with a small sensor that continuously monitors glucose levels, eliminating routine finger sticks; and Glucerna, specialized nutrition to help maintain health blood glucose levels and manage diabetes.


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