Overview

This unique webinar presents a snapshot of activities from two regions within the Asia Pacific. Qua Kiat Seng from Malaysia will present a perspective on Food Oils (Palm and Soy etc.) focusing on innovations and the important role chemical engineers play. Neil Betterage from New Zealand will compare the production of milk and milk products from the standpoint of two differing approaches, that of New Zealand and The United States of America, including commercial, technical and sustainability aspects.

The intent of this webinar is to broaden the global reach of the Food and Drink SIG and intends to showcase to the majority of the membership some differing perspectives from the regions outside the European membership. This webinar is mainly focused for members of the Food and Drink SIG and Water SIG along with regional members from Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.

Speaker

Ir Qua Kiat Seng, Malaysia

Qua Kiat Seng Malaysia is semi-retired and contributes to University Programmes at Monash and is on the board of the POP SIG Group in Malaysia. Qua Kiat Seng is a chartered chemical engineer with a 32-year career in operations in the palm oil industry covering oil refining, foods, oleochemicals, soap and toiletries. He worked for Unilever, ICI and KLK in Malaysia and overseas. Before he retired, he was GM of Uniqema Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Neil Betteridge, New Zealand

Neil Betteridge is currently Senior Vice President Global Manufacturing for Fairlife in USA. Fairlife is the fastest growing consumer milk brand in North America which has patented innovative protein concentrating technology. Neil grew up in New Zealand on a dairy farm and studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. Neil has more than 20 years in the dairy industry in a range of roles from Operations Leadership, Maintenance & Technology Leadership through to Capital Project management in a wide array of dairy products from infant formula, aseptic drinks, lipids and whey-based ethanol. 

Time

08:00—09:15 GMT.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via GoToWebinar®. 
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This webinar is free for all to attend. You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.