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Michelle O'Brien

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Head of Product Development at Valeo Foods Group
📍 Ireland

A food professional with 28 years of experience, Michelle leads product development at Valeo Foods Group. She has a strong track record of launching new products, leveraging her commercial and marketing acumen. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from NUI Maynooth and a Postgraduate Diploma from DIT.

Michelle is passionate about all food and drink related topics. Her personal interests include restaurant reviews, travel, and food shopping, reflecting a deep, personal connection to the culinary world that complements her professional expertise.

She once project-managed a €10 million EU LEADER programme, investing in the enterprise, food, and tourism sectors.

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Current Role
Head of Product Development
Location
Ireland
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New Product Launch
Her career is defined by successfully launching new products and managing the innovation pipeline for major food portfolios at Valeo Foods Group.
Food & Drink Trends
Expresses a strong personal and professional passion for all topics related to food and drink, including shopping and reviews.
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Career

Work history

4-2017
Head of Product Development
Valeo Foods Group
1-2012 - 3-2017
Innovation Manager
Valeo Foods Group
6-2010 - 1-2012
NPD Manager
Jacob's Fruitfield Food Group (now part of Valeo Foods Group)
1-2005 - 6-2010
Food Specialist/RDP Manager
Offaly, Louth, Meath LEADER
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Education
1988 - 1989
Postgraduate Diploma
DIT, Kevin Street, Dublin
1985 - 1988
Batchelor of Science Degree
NUI Maynooth
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