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Peter Begg

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer at Lyons Magnus
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Peter is the Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer at Lyons Magnus, with over 27 years of experience at companies like Hearthside Food Solutions and Mondelēz. He is a recognized leader in quality systems, risk management, and regulatory compliance, holding a B. S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.

Outside of his executive roles, Peter maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Penn State University, where he was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) and the Engineering Student Council during his studies.

He is a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his expertise on crisis management and proactive food safety culture with other global leaders.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Peter shows up

Early Adopter
Goal-Oriented
Risk Tolerant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Proactive Food Safety
He is a vocal advocate for moving the food industry from a reactive to a proactive safety management culture, a core mission in his current role at Lyons Magnus.
Crisis Management
Has recently served as an expert panelist for industry events discussing how to effectively manage recalls and navigate food safety crises.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer
Lyons Magnus
4-2022 - 9-2023
Senior Vice President R&D, Quality and Food Safety
Hearthside Food Solutions
1-2021 - 4-2022
Vice President Quality and Food Safety
Hearthside Food Solutions
9-2017 - 1-2021
Vice President Quality and Food Safety
Glanbia Nutritionals
10-2012 - 3-2017
Senior Director Global Quality
Mondelēz International
In the press

Media appearances

30 Food Safety with Peter Begg, Chief Quality Officer at Lyons Magnus. Featured in YouTube
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Lyons Magnus Names New Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer. Featured in OnPartners
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Education
1990 - 1994
B.S.
Penn State University
1986 - 1990
Education details unavailable
Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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