Didem Icoz

Didem Icoz has over 16 years of experience in the food industry, primarily with Ingredion Incorporated, where roles have ranged from Associate Scientist to Director of Global Applications for Texture and Healthful Solutions. In various leadership positions, Didem has successfully driven global sweetener development and application projects, managed cross-functional teams, and partnered with customers to create innovative ingredient solutions. Responsibilities have included overseeing the sweeteners innovation pipeline, providing technical assistance for formulation challenges, and leading training initiatives for team members. Didem's foundational experience includes roles at Rutgers University and Middle East Technical University, with a strong focus on research and analytical science.