Thea Bourianne, MBA, RD, LDN is a licensed and registered dietitian based in Chicago. Specializing in nutrition, US and international food labeling regulation, and food composition, Thea is a regular thought leader and contributor to IRI content. In her current role at Label Insight, Thea manages a team which supports retailers, CPG brands, US government, technology companies, researchers, and other entities to build data-driven, customer-centric solutions by applying high order attribution to drive client results. Prior to working at Label Insight, Thea’s previous positions have included product development, commercialization, fresh and frozen food manufacturing, and regulatory affairs with companies and clients such as Taco Bell Corp., Wilton Brands, Starbucks, Ahold, Walgreens and 7-Eleven, among others.

Darren Mahaffy is the Chief Marketing Officer of Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery where he guides the marketing team and directs the executive team on marketing and brand strategy. His love of data and quantitative information, adaptability, and strong leadership skills are key to ushering in the next wave of innovation and development for these brands. Darren’s precise instincts are key to the companies’ marketing strategies, something he honed over years working for personal care and food industry heavy hitters including Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi Co., Weston Foods, and Nature’s Path, among others.