Niall has held multiple positions within throughout his career with demonstrated history of leading innovation & technology development in the food, feed and beverages with extensive multicultural working experience having been based in Ireland, United Kingdom, Southern Africa and now Germany.
Niall is experienced and passionate about science-based concept ideation, new product development & market introduction.
Niall completed a PhD at the National University of Ireland, Galway (2012) and served as a research scientist at the University of Nottingham, UK (2012-2016) specialising in Enzyme development.
On July 29th, 2025, the KHNI hosted an expert scientific webinar; “Biotech at the table: Enzyme technology in modern nutrition”. The expert panel broadcast from Kerry’s Biotechnology and Innovation centres in Leipzig Germany and Naas, Ireland, shaped the evolution of enzyme engineering and the advancements of machine learning and artificial intelligence in…
The future of food production relies on significant advances in microbiology, bioprocessing, enzyme technology and artificial intelligence, to feed a growing population while also reducing the negative impacts of food production on the planet. Recent advances in synthetic biotechnological processes such as precision fermentation and enzyme & strain engineering are proving pivotal in the development…
Enzymes are used in food processing as a natural way to improve nutrition and texture. Learn about their importance in plant-based foods, infant formula, and more.
