UPSIDE Foods
Sheila D. is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and scientific leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at UPSIDE Foods, Sheila D. has played a crucial role in advancing the first company focused on growing real meat from animal cells. Previously, as Vice President of R&D Technical Services at Albertsons Companies, Sheila D. led product development and regulatory compliance initiatives. Sheila D. held significant positions at PepsiCo, overseeing regulatory affairs for billion-dollar nutrition brands, and at Abbott, Medline Industries, and Akorn, focusing on global regulatory compliance in nutrition and medical devices. Sheila D. holds an MBA in Leadership from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Lyceum of the Philippines University.