At Lye Consulting Group, we specialize in growth strategies, innovation and strategic
partnerships. Our team members bring a global perspective, multidisciplinary expertise
and creative problem-solving skills to every project.
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Lynn Lye
I am a visionary innovator and a strategist. I have been in R&D, Food Safety and Regulatory for over 26 years developing and launching successful products. I have navigated businesses in various stages from start up to IPO as well as captured significant market growth through channels of trades including food-service, retail, mass, grocery and e-commerce.
I offer strategic business recommendations, product pipeline development and operational efficiencies improvement. With an extensive background in building, scaling and transforming businesses across human food, pet food and treats, I bring a deep understanding for creating and connecting consumers with innovative products.
My depth of experience and consistency in increasing innovation and business allows me to help you drive tactical results for your company. I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes with the safest products.
Above all, I am passionate about transforming big ideas into results that drive brand growth for you. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency.
Want to learn more? Contact me today and let me help you transform those visions into results.
I offer strategic business recommendations, product pipeline development and operational efficiencies improvement. With an extensive background in building, scaling and transforming businesses across human food, pet food and treats, I bring a deep understanding for creating and connecting consumers with innovative products.
My depth of experience and consistency in increasing innovation and business allows me to help you drive tactical results for your company. I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes with the safest products.
Above all, I am passionate about transforming big ideas into results that drive brand growth for you. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency.
Want to learn more? Contact me today and let me help you transform those visions into results.
Past Roles and Responsibilities
Senior Director of R&D,
Quality and Regulatory
Chewy.com
Established, structured and lead 3 technical teams to launch Chewy’s private label business segment. Responsible for executing growth and deploying product opportunities in pet food sector. Key involvement in bringing company to IPO launch in 2019.
Vice President
of R&D
Freshpet
Successfully structured an R&D team to align innovation efforts with business strategy. Established strategic product pipeline and sustainable new intellectual property technologies. Key involvement in bringing company to IPO launch in 2014.
Director
of R&D
Tyson (Keystone Foods)
Responsible for managing and leading all aspects of product development, corporate marketing, brand development and intellectual property development for McDonald’s and food service accounts.
Food
Technologist
Wayne Farms
Responsible for managing, developing and commercializing poultry products to serve industrial, national and retail food customers.
Industry Experience
Provided Organizational Leaders Actionable and Time Focused Strategic Plans That Included Innovation Portfolios, Brand Marketing, Supply Chain Planning And Go-To-Market Strategies.
Focused On Innovation Development Roadmaps Through Whitespace Opportunities, Concept Positioning and Development, Scale-Up Testing And Validation Assessments.
Facilitated And Provided Operations and Quality Teams With Process Improvement Framework And Mapping Tools To Improve Speed Productivity, Cost Reduction And Quality Improvement Of Products.
Responsible for implementing innovation strategies and pipeline which led to successful IPO launches.
Responsible for growth of private label brand pet food and pet treats, growing business from $14MM to $200MM in sales revenue in 2 years.
Professionally registered with PCQI, FSVP and HACCP. In depth understanding of FSMA, GFSI, FDA, USDA for Human Food and AAFCO Pet Food Regulation Standards.
Key leader responsible for building, scaling and helping run production plants (baked, fried, fully cooked, raw and retort) for both human food and pet food.
Managed, developed and commercialized meat protein products to serve the industrial, national and retail food customers such as McDonalds, Yum Brand Chains, Campbells, Heinz, Nestle, etc.
Monitored and oversaw product quality issues of 7 food-manufacturing raw and fully cooked poultry, beef and fish plants in USA.
Consulted for Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe teams for innovation, culinary development, product improvements and process improvements.
Led culinary innovation projects and emerging trends workshops with clients and suppliers.
Responsible for bench marking and implementing Food Quality & Safety Management programs for both human food and pet food categories and led successful implementation of SQF Level I, II and III.
Responsible for governance on all USDA, FDA, AAFCO and NASC regulatory standards.
Managed registration and licensing processes for pet food, pet treats and pet supplements.
Established commercialization process for vendor compliance, audit policies, shelf life protocols and product specifications.
