Ifendu Nnanna, Ph.D.

Current

Founder & President at AgResources Development Group, LLC

Past

Director of R&D, Protein Ingredients at Proliant, Iowa
Research Leader, Enzyme & Surfactant Technology at Monsanto
Assistant Professor of Food Chemistry at Wayne State University - Dept of Nutrition & Food Science

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Education

The University of Georgia

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Industry

Food & Beverages

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Ifendu Nnanna, Ph.D.’s Summary

(1) Doctorate in food science, minors in biochemistry and nutrition from University of Georgia.
(2) Technical management professional with entrepreneurial acumen; innovative strategist. 20 years experience in food R&D; functional food ingredients; process & quality improvement; business development; team building & management. Expertise in protein, fiber, and hydrocolloid ingredients; strength in dairy protein ingredients; enzyme technology.
(3) Proven abilities in academic institution, large & medium corporate America, and start-up ventures. Significant accomplishments in product development, product innovation, project management, and strategic planning.
(3) Ability to create and communicate a compelling vision and strategy for research, technology, and business development.
(4) Known for intuitive and creative innovative strategies in value-added product development.
(5) Broad knowledge of the global food, dairy, and nutrition industries and markets.

Current interest is in functional foods and nutritional supplements that offer preventive, performance, and therapeutic health benefits.

Ifendu Nnanna, Ph.D.’s Specialties:

Ability to create and communicate a compelling vision and strategy for research, technology, process improvement, and business development.

Ifendu Nnanna, Ph.D.’s Experience

Founder & President

AgResources Development Group, LLC

(Privately Held; Food & Beverages industry)

2004 — Present (5 years )

Responsible for strategy, operations, and technology development; identifying and negotiating and managing contracts and business concept development.
Director of R&D, Protein Ingredients

Proliant, Iowa

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

March 1999 — April 2004 (5 years 2 months)

Directed and managed project activities, budgets, and personnel of the R&D Dept. Provided scientific leadership to R&D, sales group, marketing, and management. Prioritized and managed diverse projects with a focus on increasing sales for Dairy Protein Ingredients. Participated with Management Team in setting strategic goals and objectives. Led the effort in new product development, process improvement, and basic research. Direct report to the President/CEO.
Research Leader, Enzyme & Surfactant Technology

Monsanto

(Biotechnology industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years )

Research & Development of value-added products for dairy producers.
Assistant Professor of Food Chemistry

Wayne State University - Dept of Nutrition & Food Science

(Higher Education industry)

1988 — 1995 (7 years )

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