Jörg Sonderfeld

Global Technical Lead Global Product Manager, Pet Food @Givaudan

Düsseldorf, DE
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WORK HISTORY

May 2025 — Present

Global Technical Lead Global Product Manager, Pet Food @Givaudan

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Dortmund, DE

Leading Givaudan’s global pet food innovation strategy by building and managing the complete product portfolio, defining innovation roadmaps, and driving external partnerships with industry leaders, start-ups, and research institutions.• Establish a clear vision and actionable innovation roadmap for pet food aligned with Givaudan\'s 2025+ strategy.• Full accountability for building, extending, and managing the global pet food portfolio.• Interface between Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Science & Technology to ensure seamless execution of the global pet food strategy.• Communicate and align strategy, innovation, and project execution with regional teams worldwide (EU, NOAM, APAC, LATAM).• Represent Givaudan externally at conferences, with customers and start-ups, showcasing expertise and positioning Givaudan as a trusted innovation partner in pet food.

EDUCATION

2004 — 2009

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

1. Staatsexamen

2009 — 2011

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

PhD (Dr.rer.nat.)

SKILLS

Strategic PlanningResearch and Development (R&D)Pet FoodScientificProblem SolvingBusiness AcumenManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipExtrusionFood SciencePriority SettingFmcgWritten & Oral Presentation SkillsFood ChemistryAnalytic ThinkingCustomer OrientedNatural FoodsDesign of ExperimentsInnovationFast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)Project ManagementTechnical LeadershipNatural ProductsFood ProcessingFood IndustryFood TechnologyProduct DevelopmentAction Oriented

ABOUT JÖRG SONDERFELD

As Global Technical Lead & Global Product Manager at Givaudan, I lead the worldwide pet food innovation strategy, shaping the product portfolio, defining innovation roadmaps, and building strong industry partnerships.With over 10+ years experience in the Pet Food Industry, the Ingredient & Flavour Industry and the German Mittelstand I gained proven expertise in science, technology, and product development.My Skills include: • Leading science-driven innovation programs across different industries, from the flavour industry to the pet food industry and convenience food.• Driving innovation strategies, managing global product portfolios, and building external partnerships to create cutting-edge product solutions.• Transforming a traditional German manufacturer with modern innovation strategies, cultural change, and premium product launches.

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