Francisco Ormenese

Francisco Ormenese is an experienced professional in the food and beverage industry with a strong background in research and development. Currently serving as the RD&A Director for Food & Beverage Systems at Kerry since August 2015, Francisco coordinates development teams across Brazil and the South Cone, establishing strategic initiatives for the business. Previously, as the R&D Director for Meat Latam and Foodservice Brazil, strategic development was implemented for both the meat and foodservice sectors in Brazil and Mexico. Prior experience includes leading R&D, quality, and marketing at Minerva Dawn Farms from March 2009 to August 2015 and holding the R&D position for Food Service and Global Accounts at Sadia from January 1987 to February 2009. Francisco holds an engineering degree in Food Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, earned between 1982 and 1986.