Valda Smith

Valda Smith is an accomplished New Product Development Manager with extensive experience in the food industry, currently leading new product initiatives at Keohane Seafoods since 2025. Previous roles include managerial positions at West Cork Distillers and Musgrave, where Valda skillfully managed teams focused on product development for diverse customer portfolios. Valda's career began at Kerry, advancing through roles that involved both product development and regulatory support before transitioning to management positions. Valda holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from University College Cork and is currently pursuing studies in Strategy and Innovation at the Irish Management Institute.