Fiona Harrington is the Network Technical and Performance Leader (Analytical Services) at Lion, overseeing the Analytical, Microbiology, and Sensory strategies for the brewery network across Australia and New Zealand. A Master Brewer with over 20 years of experience, Fiona has held key roles in New Product Development, Brewing, Packaging, and Quality at leading UK breweries, including Carlsberg, Charles Wells, and Greene King. She also brings valuable expertise from the pharmaceutical industry, where she worked in manufacturing and process improvement. In her current role, Fiona focuses on translating sensory insights into actionable improvements, ensuring that taste panel results align with consumer expectations. She works closely with sensory panellists, providing feedback to enhance both individual and overall panel performance. A key priority for Lion is marketplace freshness, and Fiona supports panel leaders to evaluate not only their own site brands but also competitor products—assessing key attributes and tracking how quality evolves throughout shelf life. Beyond sensory and analytical leadership, Fiona is passionate about continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and team development. Her expertise in Lean methodologies, GMP, and knowledge transfer has helped drive efficiency and innovation in brewery operations.