Dr. Kathrin Taras

Dr. Kathrin Taras is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in quality control, assurance, and food safety management, currently serving as Senior Director QC/QA S&C NA at Symrise AG. With over five years in this role, Dr. Taras oversees the operations of multiple manufacturing facilities while managing a significant multinational team. Previous roles include leadership positions at Ingredient Innovations International and The J.M. Smucker Company, focusing on analytical chemistry and regulatory affairs. Dr. Taras possesses a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Chemistry from the University of Hamburg, complemented by significant research and laboratory management experience across various institutions, including post-doctoral research in cell-surface recognition events and graduate research in chromatographic techniques.