Lactalis South Africa
Nediene Naidoo is a seasoned professional in food science and technology, currently serving as the Head of Research & Development at Lactalis South Africa since January 2023. Previous roles include Head of Food Technology at Woolworths and Product Development & Innovations Executive at Crown Food Group. Additionally, Nediene Naidoo has experience as a part-time lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology and held various managerial positions in research and development at Danone Dairy, AVI, and Nando's. The career also includes significant roles in product development and raw materials management at Kellogg Company and expertise as a Food Technologist - Pilot Plant Manager at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Educational qualifications encompass a Business Leadership Programme from Henley Business School and degrees in Food Science & Technology from Tshwane University of Technology and Durban University of Technology.