Frank Yiannas
Former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. FDA
On-Demand Webinar:
Join Frank Yiannas, Former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. FDA, as he shares critical insights drawn from decades of experience and a broad, strategic perspective on food safety.
Using real-world case studies, Yiannas will explore why foodborne outbreaks and recalls continue to occur, highlighting recurring themes and common contributing factors. While regulatory updates often lack root cause details, he’ll identify typical gaps that lead to these failures.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain practical tips and strategies to strengthen prevention efforts
- Identify common gaps that contribute to outbreaks and recalls
- Strengthen food safety culture through leadership and accountability
Presenter
Prior Deputy Commissioner for Food at U.S. FDA, Food Safety Executive for Global Brands, Past President of the International Association for Food Protection, Author, Adjunct Professor, Food System Futurist, and Advocate for Consumers.
Frank Yiannas is a renowned food safety leader and executive, food system futurist, author, professor, past president of the International Association of Food Protection, and advocate for consumers.
Most recently, he served under two different administrations as the Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a position he held from 2018 to 2023, after spending 30 years in leadership roles with two industry giants: Walmart and the Walt Disney Company.
After retiring from the FDA, Yiannas founded Smarter FY Solutions to help organizations address critical food safety and supply chain challenges. He also advises several prestigious companies, offering consultancy services to modernize compliance strategies and ensure clients meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Throughout his career, Frank has been recognized for his role in strengthening food safety standards in new and innovative ways, as well as building effective food safety management systems based on modern, science-based, and tech-enabled prevention principles.
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