Colin C.

Colin C. has extensive work experience in the field of food safety and quality management. Colin currently serves as the co-convenor of the Food Working Group at the International Accreditation Forum Inc since 2020. Prior to that, Colin worked as the Managing Director at EAGLE Certification Group, where they focused on auditing and adding value to clients. Colin also worked independently as a Strategic Advisor, providing guidance to a food safety consultancy and a startup company driving supply chain transparency. Colin spent a significant part of their career at Nestlé, where they held various roles including Director of Supplier Management & Improvement, Verification & Audit Manager, Business Excellence Quality Management Lead, and Technical & Production Process Analyst. Colin successfully implemented management systems and SAP QM in multiple Nestlé markets across North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Colin started their professional journey at Nestlé as a Technical & Production Industrial Placement.

Colin C. started their education in 1997 and completed it in 2001 at The University of Huddersfield, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computing & Business Analysis. In 2009, they enrolled in the Distance Learning Programme at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Food Safety Management. Additionally, Colin participated in the Executive Leadership Programme at the London Business School in 2007.

Colin C. also holds several certifications related to their field. These include an Ethical Sourcing Auditor certification from the SQF Institute, a Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor (FSSC 22000) certification from the Kelmac Group, a Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), and a Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015) certification, also from the Kelmac Group. The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.