Naomi Gardner

Naomi Gardner has extensive work experience in the field of research and development, specifically in the food and nutrition industry. Naomi currently holds the position of Head of Research and Development at Quorn Foods since October 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Innovation at Saputo Inc. from March 2019 to March 2023. Naomi has also worked at Lucozade Ribena Suntory as the R&D Director for GB&I from October 2015 to March 2019. Additionally, they held various roles including Performance Nutrition Director and Channel Controller - Foodservice and Health & Fitness at the same company. Before joining Lucozade Ribena Suntory, they were the Head of R&D Adult Specialist Nutrition at GSK from October 2011 to September 2013. Naomi also served as the Technical & Performance Director at Maxinutrition Ltd from January 2010 to October 2011. Naomi began their career at Volac International Ltd, where they held positions such as Technical Manager - Dairy & Lifestyle Ingredients and Technical Specialist from May 2001 to January 2010. Naomi's first professional experience was as a Research Assistant at Danbiosyst Ltd from 1992 to 1995.

Naomi Gardner has a strong educational background in nutrition sciences. Naomi earned a PhD in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Reading between 1998 and 2001. Prior to that, they completed an MSc in Animal Nutrition from the same university from 1995 to 1996. Naomi started their academic journey by pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Bath from 1988 to 1992. Naomi completed their secondary education at Kineton High School from 1981 to 1988. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Developing Your Emotional Intelligence and Professional Networking from LinkedIn, with the years of completion unspecified.