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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Ever wonder who's behind your favorite foods and drinks? Meet Dr. Mary Wagner, the powerhouse who's shaped everything from Hamburger Helper to Starbucks' Nitro Cold Brew. With a career spanning over 45 years and encompassing roles at industry giants like General Mills, Taco Bell, Gallo Winery, Mars and Starbucks, food scientist Dr. Mary Wagner takes us on a whirlwind tour at the forefront of food innovation, crisis management, and leadership.
- Discover how a chance college course led to a career transforming global food giants
- Learn how she navigated major industry crises and came out stronger
- Get insider insights on the future of food, from AI to cell-cultured meat
- Hear her candid advice for women aiming to shatter glass ceilings in any industry
Whether you're a foodie, an aspiring leader, or just curious about the science behind your daily cup of joe, Mary's story will leave you hungry for more. Dive into a world where science meets business, and one woman's vision changed how we all eat and drink.
Show Notes:
- Introductions
- Mary Wagner's Career Journey
- Building R&D Teams and Fostering Innovation
- Navigating High-Profile Crises
- Consumer Expectations and Food Safety
- The Future of the Food Industry
- Advice for Women Leaders in Food Science
- Work-Life Balance and Personal Reflections
- Excitement for the Future
Guest Bio:
Dr. Mary Wagner is a recognized executive leader and board director with a reputation for creating innovative products, managing risks, handling crises, and leading food quality and safety initiatives. She has a track record in a range of branded global retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Starbucks, Mars, Gallo, YUM and General Mills. Mary is known for her ability to engage people around a common goal, with a history of transforming organizations, building departments from the ground up, and creating an R&D culture of innovation. She holds significant leadership roles on industry and non-profit boards of directors.
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