Belen Maria Vila

Belen Maria Vila, M.S., is an experienced professional in the field of food science and quality assurance, currently serving as the Make to Deploy Manufacturing Business Lead at J.R. Simplot Company since August 2017. Belen specializes in business development, global ERP implementation, and project management across North America, LATAM, and Asia. Previous roles include Quality Assurance Manager at Simplot Ontario and LATAM Quality, R&D and Regulatory Manager, demonstrating strong leadership and crisis management skills. Belen has a solid educational background, holding a Master’s Degree in Food Science from Cornell University and a degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Buenos Aires, along with ongoing postgraduate studies.