New York IFT DINNER MEETING


Developing a Strategy & Managing Product Portfolios

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Dr. Christine Cioffe
Sr. VP, Strategy & Portfolio Management
Global Beverage R&D
PepsiCo. Inc.

 Wednesday, May 23, 2012
PepsiCo. Inc. - Purchase, NY

Networking                                    5:00 p.m.
Optional Sculpture Garden Tour       5:10 p.m.

Speaker                                        6:00 p.m.

Dinner                                           7:00 p.m.

 

Due to security reasons, no one will be admitted without a reservation

PHOTO ID is required for this dinner meeting

Having a clearly articulated product innovation strategy is vital to the success of any new product. Upper management recognizes that greater success rates and bigger profits are achieved by applying a strategic approach to product innovation. Dr. Christine Cioffe will provide the attendees with insight as to how she has begun working with the international markets to align best practices across the global business units.  In addition, Dr. Cioffe is directly working with the PepsiCo Global Nutrition Group (GNG) to establish prioritization, stage gate, governance and resource management across the food and beverage products within the GNG portfolio. 

 

Dr. Christine Cioffe is currently SVP, Strategy and Portfolio Management for Global Beverage R&D, a new role within the company. Dr. Cioffe is responsible for instituting strategic and portfolio management approaches within R&D to ensure the appropriate balance of near-in business deliverables and the longer term portfolio transformation. The team works across the research, supply chain, sourcing and business functions to align technology with the business strategy.

 

Dr. Cioffe has a VMD degree (Veterinaries Medicinae Doctoris) from the University of PA, a Master of Science from Texas A&M and Bachelors in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She completed a post-doctoral training program at The Rockefeller University and is currently finishing her executive MBA at NYU.

NYIFT Dinner Meeting - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – PepsiCo, Purchase, NY

FAX RESERVATION FORM TO: Gerri / NYIFT Office Fax: (201) 490-5922

 

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Sculpture garden tours will begin at 5:10 p.m. Will you participate?   YES o       NO o

 

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Meeting Details (Business Casual)                                             BUFFET DINNER


Due to security reasons, no one will be admitted without a reservation. PHOTO ID is required. 
                                                                                Appetizers during Networking

                                                                                     Artisan Cheese & Fruit Board

                                                                             Champagne Grapes, Dried Fruits and Nuts

                                                                                      Baguette & Cracker Display

Networking                               5:00 PM                                Seasonal Crudite

Sculpture Garden Tour               5:10 PM                                 Buffet Menu

Speaker                                    6:00 PM                            Mixed Lettuce with

Dinner                                      7:00 PM                                Goat Cheese, Spiced Walnuts,

                                                                                                         Cranberries & Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
NYIFT/CNJIFT Section Members                                 Stuffed French Cut Chicken Breast

Advance Reservation until noon 5/16                    $50                     with Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers

                                                                                          Pasta Primavera

Non-Section Members & Late Reservations                         Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

After noon Wednesday, 5/16                  $60           Steamed Green Beans with Shallot & Almonds

                                                                              Assorted Dinner Rolls & Butter

Student Members                            $25                                   DESSERT          

Unemployed Members                     $25                                     Mini Italian Pastries

with advance reservations                                                           Coffee, Decaf & Tea

                                                                                                     

RESERVATIONS: Deadline for reservations is Noon on Wednesday, May 16. Reservations after May 16 are subject to availability. Due to security reasons, reservations must be made in advance. All information requested must be provided to process your reservation. Complete information above and FAX to 201-490-5922. You may also email nyiftoffice@optonlinet.net or call 201-905-0090. Please provide your name with the correct spelling, company name, phone number, email address and whether you will participate in the tour. If calling for more than one person, give the spelling for each person, their company name, phone number, email and optional tour participation. NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED ˜  A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED

 

DIRECTIONS: PepsiCo, 700 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577

Follow your preferred Route to I-287 East to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Cross the bridge and continue for 5 ½ miles keeping left to take I-287 East/Cross Westchester Expy via Exit 8 toward White Plains/Rye. Take Exit 8E and merge onto Westchester Avenue. Continue for ½ mile and make a slight left turn onto Anderson Hill Road. Continue for 2 ½ miles and PepsiCo will be on your right. Proceed to Security Gate and they will provide you with additional instructions.