Tom Ryan

Tom Ryan is an accomplished food industry professional with extensive experience in branding, marketing, and product development. Currently serving as the Global Taste Advisor for Jollibee Foods Corporation since May 2019, Tom has also co-founded Tom's Watch Bar and Smashburger. Previous roles include Chief Branding Officer at Quiznos and various senior leadership positions at McDonald's, Long John Silver's, and Pizza Hut. Tom's career began at Procter & Gamble and Pillsbury Food Corporation, where expertise in flavor and fragrance chemistry was developed. Academic credentials include a PhD in Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry, a Master's in Lipid Toxicology, and a Bachelor's in Food Chemistry, all from Michigan State University.