David Phillips is a seasoned R&D professional with extensive experience in the global gum industry, currently serving as R&D Senior Manager - Global Gum Base and Global Product Science at Mars since 2015. Notable achievements include developing a unique cleaning material for gum manufacturing, significantly enhancing safety and ergonomics while achieving substantial annual cost savings. Prior to Mars, David held various prominent roles at Wrigley from 1998 to 2015, including Senior Manager of Global Gum Base & Global Pilot Plant, where David established competitive technical insights and best practices globally. David's foundational expertise in innovation and product development is supported by a Master’s degree in Product Development from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Dominican University.
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