SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITY IN PROTEIN
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Industrial Scale Processing Environment

Global Authority in Protein Innovation and Industrial Nutrition.

Advising boards, R&D leaders, and manufacturers operating at global scale.

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Proven Industrial Outcomes

Where failure carried material, regulatory, or reputational risk. Selected outcomes from confidential global engagements.
Tier-1 Dairy Manufacturer • Europe

Clear Whey Protein Strategy

Executed the successful introduction of a clear whey protein within 12 months, expanding into key markets (UK, Germany, France).

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Global Accounts • Whey Nutrition

Safeguarding £5M Revenue

Resolved critical quality challenges for whey proteins, safeguarding £5M in annual revenue and retaining key global accounts.

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Manufacturing • Global Scale

15% Gross Margin Uplift

Directed a portfolio of innovation projects, achieving margin improvements through raw material valorisation initiatives.

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The Authority on Protein

Dr. Marianthi Faka is a trusted authority in protein innovation, known for guiding manufacturers through high-risk, high-value decisions across regulated markets.

She is the person executives defer to when product performance, quality, and commercial outcomes must align. She balances advanced scientific rigor with the pragmatic demands of industrial manufacturing.

As former Head of Innovation & Technical for a £150m international ingredients business (acquired by Arla Foods), she held full accountability for the technical and innovation agenda. Today, she advises boards on how protein is formulated, scaled, and commercialised.

Why senior leaders trust Dr. Faka

  • Operates at board, executive, and plant level.
  • Balances science, compliance, and margin.
  • Known for decisive intervention in high-risk projects.
  • Trusted in regulated, high-stakes environments.

Global Credentials

Industrial Leadership

  • 15+ years guiding R&D at global scale
  • Former Head of Innovation & Technical (Volac/Arla)

Regulatory Command

  • Senior authority on food safety & governance
  • Led FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, TACCP

Scientific Credibility

  • PhD in Food Biosciences
  • Author of peer-reviewed whey research

How Leaders Engage

Engagements reserved for manufacturers operating at industrial or global scale.
Leadership

Board and Executive Innovation Leadership

Executive-level innovation leadership embedded inside complex organisations. Establishing governance and cross-functional alignment.

Scope: 3–12 months
Outcome: Pipeline sufficiency, accountable teams.
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Strategy

Global Protein Strategy and Portfolio Direction

Strategic decisions under regulatory and commercial pressure. Trend forecasting and valorisation strategies.

Scope: 4–12 weeks
Outcome: De-risked investment, market edge.
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Intervention

Critical Technical and Regulatory Interventions

Critical technical interventions when failure is not an option. Value engineering and audit readiness.

Scope: 2–12 weeks
Outcome: Sensory superiority, regulatory compliance.
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