Diego Darquea C. currently serves as the Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at ofi since March 2024. Previously held the position of Vice President Global F&F Quality, Compliance and EH&S at Bell Flavors & Fragrances from September 2020 to March 2024. Diego has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and R&D, demonstrated during tenure at E. & J. Gallo Winery as Sr. Manager/Director, as well as roles at BakeMark USA, The Clorox Company, and General Mills, Inc. Diego's academic credentials include a Master of Jurisprudence in Global Food Law from Michigan State University College of Law, a Master of Science in Food Biochemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Chemistry, both from North Carolina State University.
March, 2024 - present