Carla Hechler

Carla Hechler is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across various sectors. Currently serving as Vice President of Food Safety & Quality at Thrive Market since March 2020, Carla previously held leadership roles at Trader Joe's as Senior Director of Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance, overseeing food safety standards for over 2500 manufacturing locations globally. Prior positions include Corporate Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Fresh Start Bakeries/ARYZTA, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Sweet Life Enterprises, and Senior Food Technologist at Contessa Premium Foods, among others. Carla holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Food Technology and Processing from Massey University, earned between 1996 and 1999.