David Lee

David Lee is an experienced professional in commercialization and project management, currently serving as a Project Commercialization Manager at Kraft Heinz since January 2024. Prior roles include Commercialization Manager at Element Bars, Inc. and Talent Acquisition specialist at Takeda, where David supported recruitment in insights and analytics. David’s background also encompasses flavor development as a Lab Technician at H.B. Taylor Co., and as a Commercialization Associate at Nu World Amaranth, focusing on ancient grain products. Early experiences include a Supply Optimization Internship at Diageo, and research roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, complemented by various positions in quality assurance and customer service. David earned a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.