Maria Walsh
Kilkenny
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Biofractal
Loule, Portugal
02.2025 - Current
- Execute strategies to expand organizational growth opportunities.
- Enhance on-farm services tailored for animal producers.
- Implement data-driven strategies to drive marketing efficacy
Swine Platform Lead - Global Innovation
Danisco-Dupont
, UK
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with Global Innovation Lead to oversee technical applications for a portfolio of swine nutrition products.
- Oversaw technical and application aspects of multiple Innovation projects, ensuring timely deliverables.
- Led independent research focused on swine nutrition and intestinal health.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance marketing strategy for swine segment.
- Delivered pivotal market support to key accounts for established products.
Global Marketing Director - Swine
dsm-firmenich
, Switzerland
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Led development and execution of global strategic marketing initiatives for DSM performance solution swine sector
- Directed strategic development in swine innovation.
- Commercialized performance solutions and services supporting sustainable swine production worldwide
Global Innovation Lead - Swine
dsm-firmenich
, Switzerland
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed end-to-end process of swine-focused innovations from concept creation to market launch under VP of Innovation.
- Managed a team of five swine scientists developing innovative technologies for swine nutrition.
- Supported key account teams on a global scale by managing innovation initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University College Dubline
Dublin, Ireland08-2022
Ph.D. - Animal Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, USA08-2007
Master of Science - Animal Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, USA08-2004
Skills
- Planning and execution
- Fiscal oversight
- Operations administration
- Budget administration
- Technology
- Organizational development
- Executive leadership
- Marketing
- Business development
Accomplishments
- More than 40 scientific papers.
- More than 60 abstracts, technical articles, and invited conference presentations.
- 10 Patent Families
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Biofractal
02.2025 - Current
Swine Platform Lead - Global Innovation
Danisco-Dupont
01.2025 - 01.2025
Global Marketing Director - Swine
dsm-firmenich
04.2021 - 02.2024
Global Innovation Lead - Swine
dsm-firmenich
05.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University College Dubline
Ph.D. - Animal Science
Purdue University
Master of Science - Animal Science
Purdue University
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