Ana Alava
About Ana Alava
Ana Alava is a Product Manager for Food Safety and Quality at General Mills in San Adrian, Spain, with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
Current Company
Ana Alava is currently employed at General Mills, a leading global food company. At General Mills, she holds two significant roles: Product Manager Food Safety and Quality, as well as Senior Quality Engineer. Her work setting is in San Adrian, Spain.
Title and Roles
Ana Alava serves as the Product Manager for Food Safety and Quality while also fulfilling responsibilities as a Senior Quality Engineer at General Mills in San Adrian, Spain. In these roles, she oversees the quality and safety protocols for food products, ensuring they meet regulatory and company standards.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at General Mills, Ana Alava worked at Navarra Food as a QRO Manager for nearly a decade, specifically from 1994 to 2003. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the quality control operations at Navarra Food, a critical position in maintaining product safety and standards.
Education and Expertise
Ana Alava's educational background includes a degree in Veterinary Science from Universidad de Zaragoza, completed from 1988 to 1993. She also enhanced her academic experience by attending the Universidad de Glasgow in the UK for her final year. This international academic experience has provided her with a broad perspective on food safety and quality control practices.
Industry Experience
With over 25 years in the food safety and quality industry, Ana Alava has accumulated extensive expertise. Her career spans multiple significant roles, from her early days at Navarra Food to her current strategic positions at General Mills. Her long-standing commitment to the industry underscores her depth of knowledge and dedication to maintaining high standards in food safety and quality.