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David Ames

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Account Manager at Sanofi Bio-Industries
📍 Santa Ana, California, United States

David Ames is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Flavors, a company he started in 2003 with over 30 years of experience in the flavor industry. A graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a degree in Food Science, he leads his team in creating custom flavor solutions for the beverage industry.

He is passionate about his work, often arriving at the plant by 5:30 AM and taking "gratitude walks" to connect with his team. His listed favorite drinks are an Aged Rum Mojito and a Woodford Double Oak Old Fashioned, suggesting an appreciation for classic cocktails and fine spirits.

Unique fact: David built his company from the ground up with no financial backing from private equity or wealthy investors.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Account Manager
Location
Santa Ana, California, United States
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Flavor Innovation
His company specializes in creating custom flavor formulations and solutions for the beverage industry, from startups to global brands.
Team Empowerment
Emphasizes a "people-first" approach and fosters a culture where employees feel valued, which he believes is instrumental to the company's success.
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Career

Work history

1994 - 1998
Account Manager
Sanofi Bio-Industries
1986 - 1994
Account Executive
Agrana
Owner
Sovereign Flavors, Inc.
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Education
2001 - 2002
MDE
UCLA Anderson School of Management
1982 - 1986
Food Science and Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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