Peter Hynes
About Peter Hynes
Peter Hynes serves as the Head of Scientific & Technical Services at Scapa Healthcare, bringing extensive experience in product innovation and project management within the consumer goods sector. His career includes roles at notable companies such as Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, and The Meatless Farm Co.
Current Role at Scapa Healthcare
Peter Hynes serves as the Head of Scientific & Technical Services at Scapa Healthcare. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on innovative healthcare solutions. His role involves overseeing scientific and technical operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving product development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Food Science
Before joining Scapa Healthcare, Peter Hynes worked as the Food Science Director (consultant) at Arley Foods from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities included leading food science projects and providing expertise in product development. He also held the position of Head of R&D at The Meatless Farm Co from 2019 to 2020, where he focused on research and development in plant-based food products.
Background in Consumer Goods Industry
Peter Hynes has a strong background in the consumer goods industry, with extensive experience in product innovation and project management. He worked at Unilever for several years in various roles, including Global Formulation Assistant Manager and Technical Project Leader for AXE. His tenure at Unilever spanned multiple positions from 2011 to 2017, contributing to product development and competitive analysis.
Education and Expertise
Peter Hynes holds a Master of Chemistry from The University of Salford, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from The University of Manchester, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He possesses expertise in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Notable Roles in Research and Development
Throughout his career, Peter Hynes has held significant positions in research and development. He served as Senior Manufacturing Project Leader at Smith & Nephew and as an R&D Scientist at Reckitt Benckiser. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product development processes and technical project management.