Siow Ying is currently an independent consultant focused on building new businesses with corporate R&D and IP. Most recently, she was the PepsiCo R&D External Innovation WHM Lead based in Singapore. In this role, Siow Ying was focused on building connectivity within the External Innovation network and supporting the PepsiCo Innovation teams. She was responsible for carrying out global Open Innovation activities and future strategy, and enabling R&D partnerships. Prior to this role, Siow Ying was part of the PepsiCo R&D Beverage Applications in New York where she was the subject matter expert on modifying and applying functional proteins, natural preservatives, and sweeteners. Her education credentials include: Professional Diploma in Food Safety & Quality (University College Dublin), Doctorate in Food Science (Cornell University), Master and Bachelor of Science in Food Science (Louisiana State University).