Kelly Scott Unger

Americas Bu Regulatory Director @Perfetti Van Melle

Fayetteville, AR, US
EMAILS
k••••••••@perfettivanmelle.com
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2025 — Present

Americas Bu Regulatory Director @Perfetti Van Melle

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EDUCATION

2004 — 2007

University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville

Juris Doctor, Law

2000 — 2003

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education, Communications

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University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville

Master of Laws - LLM, Agriculture and Food Law

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University of Arkansas

Master of Laws - LLM, Food and Agriculture Law

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University of Arkansas

JD, LL.M., Food and Agriculture Law

SKILLS

ResearchTeam LeadershipEvent PlanningCrisis ManagementStrategic PlanningGovernmentNonprofitsEnvironmental AwarenessLeadershipEditingCommunity OutreachAnalysisProject ManagementTeamworkSustainabilityPublic SpeakingNegotiationLegal Research

ABOUT KELLY SCOTT UNGER

A strategic legal executive with 12+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and food & agriculture law. As VP of Regulatory Compliance and General Counsel at Bachoco USA, I lead a talented team while providing legal oversight for our employees. Areas of Focus-Corporate governance and regulatory compliance in the food industry-Strategic policy development and implementation-Team leadership and organizational transformation-FDA/USDA regulations and compliance-Contract lifecycle management and negotiationWith an LL.M. in Food and Agriculture Law, JD, and BS in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas, I bring both legal expertise and industry knowledge to my role. Notable achievements include reducing legal spend by 10% through enhanced operations, implementing comprehensive compliance frameworks, and successfully launching innovative products in the food industry. My passion lies in developing practical legal solutions that drive business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance. Throughout my career, I\'ve focused on building high-performing legal teams and driving operational excellence through innovative legal strategies that improve processes, reduce costs, and streamline operations. I believe in the power of clear communication and collaborative relationships internally and with external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

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