De’Airius Salibi

De'Airius D. Salibi is an experienced professional with a strong background in food and beverage innovation, currently serving as Ideation Manager at Leahy-IFP since January 2020. In this role, De'Airius drives solution-focused ideation across over 20 global brands, leading the development of proprietary product pipelines. Previously, De'Airius held the position of Research and Development Manager at Leahy-IFP, where responsibilities included overseeing product development, co-founding the All Friends Beverage brand, and managing multiple trials and presentations. Additional roles include membership in the Food Science Advisory Board at Michigan State University and serving as an Executive Board Member for the Monster Education Foundation. De'Airius also founded RIGO Litter Control and gained extensive product development experience at US Foods. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from Iowa State University, De'Airius combines technical expertise with a commitment to innovation and community impact.