Head of Quality - Global Food Safety & Compliance - Enough BV - UK, Netherlands, Greece
(2021-01)
- Led end-to-end FSSC 22000 certification (2024), including audit planning, readiness assessments, certification body coordination, and closure of non-conformities
- Acted as primary audit interface with certification bodies, ensuring compliance with FSSC scheme requirements and successful audit outcomes
- Designed and implemented audit-ready Food Safety Management Systems across multi-site operations (UK & Netherlands)
- Established and led internal audit programmes, ensuring continuous compliance and audit preparedness across all functions
- Conducted risk-based food safety assessments and validation activities, ensuring audit defensibility and alignment with GFSI expectations
- Led cross-functional audit preparation during commissioning of a large-scale fermentation facility, ensuring compliance in design, operations, and processes
- Implemented traceability, verification, and compliance systems aligned with certification and regulatory requirements
- Coached cross-functional teams in audit readiness, audit behaviour, and compliance ownership, strengthening organizational maturity
Food Safety & Quality Manager - Enough BV - Glasgow, UK
(2018-09 - 2021-05)
- Built and implemented ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System, leading certification audit process from gap analysis to successful accreditation
- Designed and executed internal audit programmes, including planning, audit execution, reporting, and CAPA management
- Led audit readiness activities in preparation for scale-up to industrial manufacturing
- Supported regulatory audits and external inspections, ensuring compliance with EU and FDA requirements
- Developed risk-based compliance systems aligned with certification and audit expectations
Site Quality Manager - Müller Milk & Ingredients - UK
(2015-01 - 2018-09)
- Managed site-wide Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification standards
- Led and supported internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective response to findings
- Oversaw validation and verification activities (CIP, process validation), ensuring compliance with audit and food safety requirements
- Delivered training on food safety, hygiene, and quality systems, supporting audit compliance and cultural development
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing non-conformities and customer complaints
Food Quality Standards Officer - Hellenic Food Authority - Greece
(2010-01 - 2014-11)
- Conducted regulatory audits and inspections across food manufacturing operations
- Assessed compliance against EU food safety legislation and Codex Alimentarius standards
- Identified non-conformities and enforced corrective and preventive actions
- Produced formal audit reports and compliance evaluations supporting regulatory decisions
- Acted as an independent authority representative, ensuring impartiality and adherence to audit principles
- Served as national focal point for Codex Alimentarius, supporting international regulatory alignment
Technical Development Technologist - 2 Sisters Food Group - UK
Environmental Health Officer & Consultant - Greece
Trainee Public Health Officer - Greece