Fernando Swartz

Fernando Swartz has a diverse work experience in the field of research and development, particularly in product development and management. Fernando is currently serving as the Vice President of Research and Development at Partner.Co since October 2022. Prior to this, they held the same role at NewAge, Inc. from September 2020 to October 2022. Before that, they worked as the Senior Director of Product at ARIIX from August 2019 to August 2020.

Fernando has also gained valuable experience in the food industry. Fernando worked as the Head of Product Development at Solent Group from January 2017 to August 2019. Prior to that, they served as a Technical Product Manager at the same company from April 2015 to December 2016.

Additionally, Fernando has worked as a Food Technical Support at Hilton Foods UK in 2015 and as a Product Technologist at Woolworths from November 2009 to July 2014. Fernando started their career as a Food Technologist at RCL FOODS from December 2006 to October 2009.

Fernando Swartz has a diverse education history. In 2005-2007, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology from Tshwane University of Technology. In 2012, they pursued a Diploma in Cosmetic Science Mod 1 from the Society of Cosmetic Chemists South Africa. That same year, they also obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. In 2014-2015, Fernando completed a Master of Science in Food Safety Management from Technological University Dublin. Lastly, from 2020 to 2022, they pursued a Master of Science in Food and Nutrition from Ulster University.