Mary Sharma

Mary Sharma is an accomplished senior R&D leader with extensive experience in the food industry, currently serving as the Head of R&D at Bulla Dairy Foods since June 2023. Prior roles include Head of Chemistry R&D at Nufarm and Head of R&D at SPC Global, with a notable tenure as Chief Executive Officer at OzScientific Pty Ltd. Over a distinguished career, Mary has demonstrated strong commercial acumen and people leadership during significant transformations, focusing on innovation, cost optimization, and compliance across various food categories. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Mt Eliza Business School, an M.Sc. in Food Chemistry from University College Cork, and a B.Sc. in Food Chemistry & Nutrition from the same institution.