A leading global food and ingredient company needed temporary leave coverage for a senior Insights & Innovation role supporting high-priority new product innovation initiatives. The organization required an experienced Insights professional who could quickly integrate into complex cross-functional teams, lead front-end innovation work, and support long-term innovation planning.
SIVO’s On Demand Talent team placed a fractional Insights & Innovation Leader with more than 25 years of Fortune 500 experience across consumer insights, strategy, innovation, and growth. The consultant brought deep expertise in front-end innovation, food & beverage categories, and AI-enabled insights tools.
During the engagement, the insights leader:
“He has been a great partner, getting quickly up to speed on what we do and how we work. He has added perspective to new ways of delivering innovation which will help us grow as a team as well.”
– Innovation Leader, Global Food Manufacturer

SIVO’s fractional talent helped drive tangible innovation and growth opportunities by identifying high-potential concepts aligned to the company’s capabilities, customer partnerships, and strategic priorities.
“SIVO’s Fractional Expert was engaged, pro-active, and brought good energy and ideas to our initiatives.”
- Senior Insights Director, Global Food Manufacturer
The fractional Innovation Leader created business impact also included:
The fractional insights model enabled the client to maintain innovation momentum, quickly access specialized expertise, and deliver meaningful business impact while also ensuring seamless maternity leave coverage that allowed a valued employee to step away with confidence and peace of mind.
