Argy Kofidou
About Argy Kofidou
Argy Kofidou is the EUAU Product Manager Snacks & Innovation at General Mills, with extensive experience in quality and regulatory operations within the food industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Argy Kofidou is currently the EUAU Product Manager for Snacks & Innovation at General Mills. In this role, she has been instrumental in driving innovation and new product development within the company since 2017. Her work focuses on branded products inspired by consumer insights and trends, utilizing her expertise to meet market demands.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Argy held several roles at General Mills before her current position. From 2015 to 2017, she served as the Senior Quality & Regulatory Operations Manager for Snacks EUAU. Between 2012 and 2015, she worked as the Quality & Regulatory Operations Manager for the Northern European Cluster. From 2008 to 2012, she was the Quality & Regulatory Operations Manager for the UK and ROI in London. Additionally, from 2005 to 2008, Argy worked as an Assistant Quality & Regulatory Operations Manager, also based in London.
Experience at Greggs PLC and Bakkavor
Argy has experience working outside General Mills as well. She worked as a Technical Officer at Greggs PLC from 2004 to 2005. Prior to this role, she spent two years, from 2002 to 2004, as a Process Technologist for Chilled Ready Meals & Dips at Bakkavor.
Educational Background
Argy Kofidou has a comprehensive educational background in food technology and management. She earned a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London, between 2010 and 2012. She also holds an MSc in Food Safety & Management from ENSAIA de Nancy, which she completed in one year from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she has a Certificate in Food Manufacturing from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (2000-2001) and a Ptychion, a five-year degree with a master's in Food Technology from Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis, completed in 2000.
Expertise in Quality and Regulatory Operations
Throughout her career, Argy Kofidou has demonstrated substantial expertise in quality and regulatory operations within the food industry. She has been recognized for her skills in crisis management and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her leadership is characterized by promoting team spirit, integrity, and excellence in all activities she oversees.