Director - Sensory & Consumer Products Research - NA, Kerry Group
Bio
Stella Salisu Hickman, director of sensory and consumer product research, NA, has over 20 years of expertise in the flavor and fragrance industry. She holds a Ph.D. in organization and management, a master’s in biochemistry and a B.S. in analytical chemistry. Her career includes roles at Coca-Cola, Martek/DSM, McCain Foods and Belle Aire Creations, where she built sensory programs and developed innovative fragrances. Stella has served in leadership roles within IFT and ASTM E18 and she actively mentors women in the industry. Her strengths include mentoring, sensory insights and linking sensory findings to analytical data.