Elaine Drummond, PhD
About Elaine Drummond, PhD
Elaine Drummond, PhD, is the West Coast Sales Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, where she has worked since 2017. She has a strong background in nutrition science and business, with previous roles in academia and the nutritional industry.
Work at Glanbia Nutritionals
Elaine Drummond has been with Glanbia Nutritionals since 2017, currently serving as the West Coast Sales Manager. In this role, she focuses on promoting bioactive nutraceuticals, vitamin-mineral blends, proteins, and a variety of plant-based nutrition ingredients. Her responsibilities include managing sales strategies and fostering client relationships in the Greater San Diego Area. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Product Technology Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals from 2015 to 2017, where she contributed to product development and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Drummond holds a PhD from University College Dublin, where she studied from 2003 to 2011. Her academic background includes a BSc in Human Nutrition and Food Science. This education has equipped her with an advanced understanding of nutrition science and business, particularly in the area of nutritional product innovation. Her expertise extends to researching clinically-validated nutraceuticals aimed at disease prevention and the maintenance of general health.
Background in Academia and Research
Before transitioning into the corporate sector, Elaine Drummond gained significant experience in academia and research. She worked as a Post Doc Researcher focusing on Type II Diabetes at Food for Health Ireland from 2012 to 2015. Her earlier academic tenure at University College Dublin lasted four years, during which she completed her PhD. This foundational experience in research has informed her approach to product development in the nutrition industry.
Previous Work Experience
Elaine Drummond's career includes various roles prior to her current position at Glanbia Nutritionals. She served as a Technical Sales Support Manager at Marigot Ltd. for one year in Cork, Ireland, from 2011 to 2012. This role involved providing technical support and sales assistance for nutritional products. Her diverse work experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the nutrition sector.