Vai-Meng L.

Vai-Meng L. has extensive work experience in the field of research, development, and innovation. Currently, they are serving as the Director of R&D & Innovation at Sunsweet Growers Inc. since March 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Product Development at Del Monte Foods, Inc. from August 2018 to February 2022. Vai-Meng also worked as a Sr. Projects Manager in the same company from December 2017 to July 2018.

Before their time at Del Monte Foods, Inc., Vai-Meng L. worked as a Senior Manager of Product Development at Albertsons from July 2016 to November 2017. Vai-Meng also had a long tenure at Del Monte Foods, Inc. where they served as a Group Manager of Research Development from June 2009 to June 2016.

In addition, Vai-Meng L. has experience working at The Clorox Company as a Sr. Scientist in Foods Product Development from August 2005 to May 2009. Vai-Meng also worked as a Sr. Technologist at ConAgra Foods from August 2003 to July 2005.

Early in their career, Vai-Meng L. worked at Nestlé USA in various roles. Vai-Meng served as a Supply Chain Research Analyst from August 2001 to July 2003 and as a Product Development Technologist from July 1997 to July 2001.

Vai-Meng L. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science & Technology from the University of California, Davis. Additionally, Vai-Meng L. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Cleveland State University.