After earning a PhD in Human Genetics, Neale went on to join the University of Leicester in the role of Research Associate. In 1999, Neale joined Masterfoods, part of the Mars family of brands, as a Technology Development Manager before making the transatlantic move to Portland, OR, as R&D Director for Wisdom Health, Mars’ pet DNA testing business, later being appointed as General Manager. In 2017, Neale moved to France to join Mars’ Royal Canin business as Global Discover Director, before landing back in the UK in 2020 to lead Europe’s dry, care & treats R&D programme for Pet Nutrition. Neale currently holds the role of VP Science & Technology, leading initiatives across pet health and wellbeing, new ingredients, palatability, packaging and product technology.