Tate & Lyle Welcomes New Innovation Lead

Tate & Lyle announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has joined the company as its new president, innovation and commercial development. Grant will also be a member of Tate & Lyle’s executive committee.

Grant will lead Tate & Lyle’s global approach to product application and technical services, and scientific, nutrition and regulatory affairs, as well as delivering the company’s R&D strategy in partnership with global business divisions and external innovation partners.

Grant joins Tate & Lyle from Barilla, the Italian multinational food company, where she has been chief global research development and quality officer since 2014.

She has taken on this role from Andrew Taylor who is now leading Tate & Lyle’s new region of Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Nick Hampton, CEO, said: “Innovation is central to our growth strategy and so we are delighted to welcome someone of Victoria’s experience and quality to Tate & Lyle. Her extensive R&D knowledge and strong customer-facing expertise will be of great benefit to us as we look to deliver on our growth ambitions.”