Andrea McGowan

Andrea McGowan is an experienced professional in food science and business development, currently serving as the R&D Director at Creations Foods since September 2023. Previously, Andrea held the position of Director, National Sales & Business Development at Colony Gums, Inc. and was the Sr. Strategic Solutions Manager for Sales in the Western Region at Ingredion Incorporated, where notable achievements included receiving the CEO Award "Innovate Boldly" in 2022. Earlier career roles encompassed regional account management, R&D management for dietary supplements, and product development at various companies including Starbucks Coffee Company and Brookside Foods Ltd. Andrea's educational background includes a BSc in Food Science from Kansas State University and multiple diplomas in Food Science and Biotechnology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.