SSG Communications and Early Career Scientists Working Group

CHAIR: Kate Bailey MIFST

Senior Sensory Scientist at Kerry

Kate has recently joined the SSG Committee and is enjoying the opportunity to meet up with her peers at events while supporting the committee. She has experience in both Sensory and Consumer Science across several global companies including Mars, GSK, Mondelez and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as a background in NPD.

Dr Victoria Whelan MIFST

Sensory Scientist at British American Tobacco (BAT)

Vicky is the sensory expert sitting on BAT’s Human Research Committee which considers the ethics of sensory & consumer research. Her PhD at Nottingham University explored the sensory properties of chocolate in different matrices. Vicky joined the SSG to network, keep up-to-date and make the most of knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Bola Oloyede

Vic Norton

Caroline Withers

Olivia Marshall