Carolyn Appleby

Carolyn Appleby is a skilled professional in product innovation and project management, with extensive experience in the beverage industry. Currently serving as Volunteer Assistant Warden at Essex Wildlife Trust since February 2022, Carolyn previously held the position of Snr NPD Manager at Lucozade Ribena Suntory from June 2021 to January 2022. Carolyn's career includes roles such as Beverage Development Consultant at Broadland Drinks Limited, Interim Commercial Project Manager at Nomad Foods Europe, and Interim Project Manager at Volac International Ltd, focusing on the management of innovative product development. Notable positions also include Interim Senior R&D Manager at Britvic Plc, overseeing international beverage launches, and Product Innovation Manager at Diageo, where Carolyn managed delivery of innovation projects worldwide. Carolyn began the professional journey as a Technologist at Arnott's Biscuits and later at Britvic Soft Drinks, following the completion of a Bachelor of Technology degree in Food Technology and Processing from Massey University.