Sumaya Sirkhot

I am an experienced Quality, Food Safety and Risk Management professional with 20+ years’ experience in the Consumer Goods industry. My recent roles required Global oversight and in-market work & travel experience in Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, and Africa.

I am Skilled in Quality & Food Safety Management Systems, Improvement projects, Project Management, Strategy Planning and Execution, and Team Leadership.

I also have extensive experience in developing and implementing strategic programs to deliver against Quality and Performance improvement objectives.

Highly skilled in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, FMEA and Business KPI Improvement programs. 

I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to ensure the delivery of sustainable results. 

Experienced Quality, Food Safety and Risk Management professional with 20+ years’ experience in the Consumer Goods industry, most recently in the Alcohol Beverage Industry. Global oversight and in-market work & travel experience in Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, and Africa.

Skilled in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety Management Systems, Strategy Planning and Execution.

.Tech. Quality, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

January 2003 — December 2004

In-depth study of Quality Management principles and tools.  Understanding and application of international Quality and Food Safety standards and regulations.

Appraisal of quality systems and identifying areas for improvement, working collaboratively with all functions.

Dip. Biotechnology, Durban University of Technology, Durban

January 1995 — December 1999

Biotechnology engineering is a branch of engineering where technology is combined with biology for research & development. It involves a wide range of subjects such as engineering, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and chemistry.