Ashley (Wike) Bacchiarello
About Ashley (Wike) Bacchiarello
Ashley (Wike) Bacchiarello serves as the Director of PSM at Glanbia Nutritionals, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in strategic project management and over eight years of experience in the nutritional market, she has a proven track record in enhancing productivity and revenue.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Ashley Bacchiarello serves as the Director of PSM at Glanbia Nutritionals, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management strategies that aim to enhance productivity and revenue. Her leadership focuses on implementing innovative techniques that improve value-added business practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Glanbia
Prior to her current role, Ashley held several positions at Glanbia. She worked as a Senior Sales Manager from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater New York City area. Following that, she served as a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Glanbia has contributed to her extensive knowledge of the nutritional market and project management.
Career Background in Product Development
Ashley Bacchiarello has a diverse background in product development and account management. She began her career at Kerry, where she worked in Product Development from 2000 to 2005. She then transitioned to PURAC, where she served as an Account Manager from 2005 to 2009 and later as a Business Development Manager for Health & Wellness EMEA from 2009 to 2012 in the Netherlands. Her experience spans various roles that have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Education and Expertise
Ashley studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Food in Business from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in the nutritional market, where she has over eight years of focused experience. She is recognized for her ability to steer projects from ideation to commercialization by building strong internal teams.
Role at Firmenich
From 2016 to 2020, Ashley worked at Firmenich as a Senior Account Manager in Plainsboro, New Jersey. In this role, she was involved in managing key accounts and developing strategies to enhance client relationships. This position further solidified her expertise in account management and client engagement within the nutritional sector.