Neil Willcocks
Food Science, Technology and Innovation Specialist
- Role
- Chief Technical Advisor at Junglegold Bali Formerly Pod Chocolate
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neil Willcocks
Neil is the founder of a consulting practice focused on R&D Strategy, Food Technology and Innovation Management. Previously he was Vice President of Global Research and Development for Mars Wrigley Confectionery – the confectionery category leader and maker of chocolate, gum, mints and fruity confection brands. He was a member of the company’s leadership team, and responsible for the following functions globally: product development; package development; product, process and equipment technology; science, cocoa research & development; health & wellness strategy and innovation, scientific and regulatory affairs; quality & food safety; and regional R&D. With more than 30 years of experience at Mars, Neil held numerous R&D roles in various Mars subsidiaries during his tenure. He began his career at Mars in 1990 as a research technologist for the company’s Confectionery business in the United Kingdom, and has invented more than 35 patents, spanning fields as diverse as chocolate technology, packaging, business models and e-commerce. He holds an honors degree in chemistry from Loughborough University in Great Britain.
Experience
Chief Technical Advisor
Junglegold Bali Formerly Pod Chocolate
Apr 2023 — Present
Coordinating a team of specialist advisors in support of this extraordinary enterprise.
Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education
2011 - 2011 Leading in Unprecedented Times
Loughborough University
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry (Honors)
1985 — 1989
London Business School
2013 Global Business Consortium (GBC)
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