Karim Kone, Ph.D.

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DISC Type : C

Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality at Fair Oaks Foods

Westmont, Illinois, United States

Overview

Karim is a food safety and quality assurance expert with a Ph. D. from Kansas State University. He leverages deep knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations and standards like SQF and BRC as a consultant. His career includes leadership roles where he implemented safety systems and secured international meat export certifications.

Based on his online activity, Karim has a good sense of humor and values personal time, encouraging others to take holidays off to appreciate life. He maintains a professional interest in the broader food industry by following major companies like Kellogg and Conagra Brands.

Unique fact: He developed the programs that achieved a companys first USDA grant of inspection and secured its initial export certifications to Japan, Korea, and Mexico.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Food Safety Systems
He has extensive experience implementing and achieving certifications for systems like SQF, BRC, and HACCP across multiple food processing facilities.
International Export Compliance
As a VP, he successfully led the effort to get a company approved for meat exports to key international markets, including Japan and Korea.
Regulatory Training
As a certified FSMA Lead Instructor, he is directly involved in training teams and preparing companies for complex food safety audits and compliance.

Media Appearances

Karim has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2019 - 8-2021
Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality at Fair Oaks Foods
7-2016 - 8-2019
Executive Management Consultant at Meats by Linz, Inc.
9-2014 - 5-2015
Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Iowa Premium Beef
3-2014
Food Safety Consultant at Food Regulations Specialists w/ Billy G. Nolen & Associates
10-2012 - 3-2014
Corporate Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Specialty Foods Group

Education

1988 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Kansas State University
1983 - 1988
BS from University of Ivory Coast

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Exp : 12 Location : Westmont, Illinois, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality at Fair Oaks Foods
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Insights For Selling To Karim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karim is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karim

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karim move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Karim take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

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