Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt is a Site R&D Manager at Mars Petcare Europe with over 20 years of experience in quality, food safety, and regulatory affairs within multinational companies. Previously serving as the Director of Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs at foodspring, Eric oversaw critical quality and safety operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Eric has held various roles, including Head of Quality Germany at Givaudan and Teamlead Quality In-house Production at Hügli Nahrungsmittel. A certified lead auditor for ISO 9001, Eric is well-versed in food chemistry, quality management, and auditing across multiple certifications.