Asim Syed - Head of Applications R&D for Omega-9 Oils, Dow AgroSciences

Asim Syed is an 18-year Food industry veteran with specific focus on new product development and oils & fats technologies. Asim is currently heading the Applications R&D for Omega-9 Oils at Dow AgroSciences and is based at the global head quarters in Indianapolis, IN. His team has been focused on developing healthier alternatives for different food applications using new generation oils. Asim’s career in oils and fats technologies started with product development research at Unilever Pakistan. He has also held senior product development research positions with companies in the US including Land O’Lakes, ConAgra Foods and Butterball Farms. Asim has led many product development teams and launched several new products currently on the retail shelf. He also developed a number of trans free margarines for the prepared foods and QSR segments. He holds Masters degrees in Food Science from Karachi University, and in Analytical Chemistry from Georgia State.