Emad Abu-Sharekh is the Category Marketing Manager, Taste & Wellbeing – South Asia, Middle East and Africa- at Givaudan.

He has over 15 years of experience in Innovation and Brand Management roles and worked in more than 20 countries across the region leading brand positioning and innovation projects with food & beverage leaders such as: Nestle, Fonterra, Mondelez and General Mills. Emad brings regional perspective and practical expertise on how to understand customers' health needs and develop better targeted products, faster to market. He developed a passion for nutrition, health & wellness at Givaduan, working on strategic initiatives to deliver the company's purpose of creating for happier, healthier lives with love for Nature.

Emad holds a bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah