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Karim Kone, Ph.D.

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Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality at Fair Oaks Foods
📍 Westmont, Illinois, United States

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.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Westmont, Illinois, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

8-2019 - 8-2021
Sr. Director of Food Safety & Quality
Fair Oaks Foods
7-2016 - 8-2019
Executive Management Consultant
Meats by Linz, Inc.
9-2014 - 5-2015
Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Iowa Premium Beef
3-2014
Food Safety Consultant
Food Regulations Specialists w/ Billy G. Nolen & Associates
10-2012 - 3-2014
Corporate Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Specialty Foods Group
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Education
1988 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Kansas State University
1983 - 1988
BS
University of Ivory Coast
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