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Daniel Zakri

Energizer · DISC type I
Vice President Innovation at Sandridge Crafted Foods
📍 Medina, Ohio, United States

Daniel Zakri serves as the Vice President of Innovation at Sandridge Crafted Foods, leveraging over two decades of experience in the food industry. An alumnus of The Culinary Institute of America, he excels at transforming creative culinary concepts into market-leading products through his expertise in R&D and commercialization.

Beyond his corporate role, Daniel has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit by co-owning FFC for FGE, a fresh meal manufacturing company. This venture highlights his personal commitment to developing innovative and accessible fresh food solutions.

He partnered with noted physician Dr. Michael Roizen to launch his fresh meal manufacturing business.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Vice President Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States
Personality Overview

How Daniel shows up

Big Picture Person
Full Of Energy
Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Daniel cares about

Culinary Innovation
He spearheads the development of cutting-edge culinary solutions and drives breakthrough innovation initiatives in his role as VP of Innovation.
Product Commercialization
He has a proven track record of transforming creative concepts into successful, market-leading food products.
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Career

Work history

7-2006
Vice President Innovation
Sandridge Crafted Foods
6-2001 - 6-2006
Corporate Executive Chef
The penn traffic company
8-2003 - 5-2006
Co-Owner
FFC for FGE
6-1999 - 6-2001
Executive Chef
American Food & Vending
6-1995 - 5-1999
Executive Sous Chef
Blue Talon Bistro / The Trellis Restaurant
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
11-1993 - 6-1995
Culinary
The Culinary Institute of America
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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