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Mangethe Zwane
Mangethe Zwane
Global Freshness Manager
Region: Global
Time Zone: GMT+2
Languages: English
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Soil Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Management – Business Administration
LinkedIn: Mangethe Zwane
I have a BSc in Chemistry and Soil Science from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, and a Postgraduate Diploma (Hons) in Business Administration from the Wits Business School, South Africa. I have over 12 years’ experience as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industries, catalytic convertors industries, nanotoxicology health research, and brewing research. I have been previously employed by SABMiller improve flavour stability (Beer Freshness) measurement with Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) in the laboratory, within SABMiller I was a subject matter expert on ESR technology and the beer application. I have visited the CAESR lab in Oxford University to present advancements on the ESR measurement of beer flavour stability. Having joined FlavorActiV in 2017, I have been tasked with delivering the Beer freshness program and maintaining the technical support needed to deliver Beer freshness package effectively to customers globally. I have also been instrumental in the development of the new microESR automated system for measuring free radicals in collaboration with Bruker (leading global manufacture of ESR systems). I presented a poster at the EBC 2019 on the advancements of the new microESR system used to assess beer freshness. I have delivered sensory training and commissioned beer freshness systems across four continents and continues to be subject matter expert in the area of beer freshness globally.
GET TO KNOW Mangethe Zwane

What's the most interesting or rewarding challenge you've worked on?

Optimization of breweries to improve freshness. Working with multinational companies in various sites globally to achieve this goal.

What excites you the most about your role at FlavorActiV?

working with a truly international team. my role offers me opportunity to work with a multitude of cultures globally.

Which Sector do you most enjoy working in and why?

Brewing, Manufacturing, Training - these sectors fit my education background and technical skills I have attained over the years of working.

What's a common myth or misconception about sensory science you'd love to bust?

It's a luxury skill for people working in the food and beverage industry.

QUICK FIRE

SWEET OR SAVOURY?

Savoury

WHAT'S YOUR GO TO DRINK?

Beer - a light lager or a pilsene

EARLY BIRD OR NIGHT OWL?

Night Owl

FAVOURITE SEASON?

Summer

FAVOURITE BOOK OR MOVIE?

In action

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