Stacey Popham

Stacey Popham is an accomplished leader in food and process design, currently serving as the VP of R&D at Conagra Brands since June 2024, where oversight includes product and process development for all brands. Prior to this role, Stacey held various leadership positions at Barry Callebaut Group, including SVP of Global Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory, managing a global network of over 65 factories and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. As VP of Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory for the Americas Region, Stacey enhanced the quality functions across 18 facilities in North and South America. Earlier career experiences include VP of Quality and Food Safety Systems at TreeHouse Foods and senior roles within Kraft Heinz, emphasizing R&D, innovation, and quality management across multiple beverage and food segments. Stacey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University, obtained in 1999.