Sue Davies is a principal consultant at Lux Research, based in Nottingham, England, where she’s passionate about driving innovation in CPG. Specializing in new ingredients, process technologies, and innovative business models, Sue thrives on helping businesses embrace change, with a strong belief in the power of technology to solve complex challenges and improve consumer experiences.
Before joining Lux, Sue spent over six years in R&D at PepsiCo International. Her leadership as an R&D scientist involved breaking through technical barriers to bring new ideas to life, particularly in alternative ingredients and low-fat technologies. As the R&D lead for Future Brands, PepsiCo’s incubator for new technologies in Europe, she gained hands-on experience in turning cutting-edge ideas into real-world products.
With an M.Phil. in food science and engineering and a B.Sc. in food science and nutrition from the University of Nottingham, Sue combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset. In 2023, she furthered her leadership skills by completing a course in business strategy at Harvard University. Sue’s driven by a commitment to sustainability and improving consumer health through technology and innovation.
In her off hours, Sue indulges a keen pursuit of travel and a long-standing enthusiasm for hiking and skiing.