Alejandro Mazzotta
About Alejandro Mazzotta
Alejandro Mazzotta serves as the Senior Vice President of Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory at Chobani, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at major food companies. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Rutgers University and has contributed to food safety and quality for over two decades.
Current Role at Chobani
Alejandro Mazzotta serves as the Senior Vice President of Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory at Chobani. He has held this position since 2019 and is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and food safety protocols within the organization. Additionally, he has been the Vice President of Global Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs since 2013. His work focuses on ensuring that Chobani's products meet high standards of safety and quality, contributing to the company's reputation in the food industry.
Previous Experience in Food Safety
Before joining Chobani, Alejandro Mazzotta held several key positions in food safety and quality management. He worked at Campbell Soup Company as the Senior Director of Global Food Safety & Quality Systems from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Food Safety & Quality Systems at McDonald's from 2003 to 2008. His experience also includes a role as a Scientist at the National Food Processors Association from 1997 to 2000 and as a Microbiology Manager at General Mills from 2000 to 2003.
Educational Background
Alejandro Mazzotta has a strong educational foundation in food science and biological sciences. He earned a Ph.D. in Food Science from Rutgers University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires in 1985, following a Licenciado in Biological Sciences from the same institution from 1980 to 1983. His academic background supports his expertise in food safety and quality.
Professional Affiliations
Alejandro Mazzotta has been actively involved in professional organizations related to food safety. He has served on the Executive Board of the International Association for Food Protection since 1999. This long-term involvement reflects his commitment to advancing food safety standards and practices within the industry.