Dr. George Krintiras
Vleuten, The Netherlands
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at ADM & Givaudan, transforming the savory ingredients business through strategic innovation and customer intimacy. Expert in meat alternatives and flavor technology, adept at team building and motivation. Exceled in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director Savory EMEA
ADM
11.2021 - Current
- Managed a diverse team of skilled experts and scientists in EMEA.
- Enhanced project conversion rate by fostering strong customer relationships.
- Expanded ADM's business in the savory segment, achieving growth from $0.5M to $5M.
- Lead a team of four direct reports and twenty-one indirect reports.
Research Investigator | Front End Innovation Lead
Givaudan
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Acted as lead specialist for internal and external protein-related matters, emphasizing plant-based meat substitutes.
- Directed global initiatives for developing and executing protein strategies.
- Established extensive start-up network throughout EMEA.
- Participated actively in various collaborative projects.
- Directed activities of a team member.
Project Leader Food Process Technology
FeyeCon
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw comprehensive development from early-stage research to large-scale production.
- Managed various projects focusing on food drying and CO2 spray drying processes.
- Managed a group of six engineers.
Process Development Engineer
The Vegetarian Butcher
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed development and operation process to ensure production of premium protein-based alternatives.
- Partnered with three engineers to achieve project goals.
Education
Ph.D. - Food Process Technology
Delft University of Technology
03.2016
Master of Science - Sustainable Energy Technology (SET)
Delft University of Technology
02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern Denmark
07.2007
Skills
- Organizational development
- Team management
- Strategic thinking
- Creativity & innovation
- Innovation management
- Stakeholder relations
- Collaborative leadership
- Translating Ideas into Solutions
- Meat Alternatives Process Technologies
- Flavor Technology Expertise
Languages
Greek
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Director Savory EMEA
ADM
11.2021 - Current
Research Investigator | Front End Innovation Lead
Givaudan
01.2017 - 11.2021
Project Leader Food Process Technology
FeyeCon
01.2016 - 12.2017
Process Development Engineer
The Vegetarian Butcher
02.2015 - 07.2015
Ph.D. - Food Process Technology
Delft University of Technology
Master of Science - Sustainable Energy Technology (SET)
Delft University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern Denmark
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