Nadine Spencer
Nadine Ann Marie Spencer (born December 17th 1967, Kingston, Jamaica) is a female entrepreneur, writer, food jouralist and food critic. She is the founder and currently the CEO for Q Gourmet, The Indulgent Foodie and The Nadine Spencer Company. She has also published a story for the upcoming book titled Empowering Female Entrepreneurs.[1][failed verification]
Early Life
Nadine Spencer was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a large family of 14 children. She moved to Canada at the age of 11.
Career
Nadine Spencer is the CEO of [2]http://qgourmet.com/1QGourmet%20Home.html, The Indlugent Foodie and Nadine Spencer Company (NSCO). She personally manages product procurement combining her experience as a specialist premium brands, with her culinary skills. She has 15 years of experience in the food industry of luxury and premium brand management and has reputation for spotting trends early. Nadine is a recognized authority on global gourmet food trends and is consulted by specially stores, large grocery chains and chefs.
Prior to forming NSCO (Nadine Spencer Company), Nadine was Purchasing Manager for a leading specialty food distributor in Canada responsible for such brands as Fiji Water, Pepsi Co, Tropicana, and Cascade.
Charity and Media Work
She is sought out as spokes person in the industry for print and television. She regularly publishes articles on food trends and restaurant reviews. She has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Post, The Toronto Star, The Toronto Sun, and other trade journals, as well as TV appearances which include Breakfast Television, City-Line, and PBS’S Find!.
Her busy business schedule includes active participation as a volunteer and leader in a number of industry and community organizations including; various food associations, Junior League of Toronto, the YWCA literacy program, the Scarborough Women's Centre, and has incorporated Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Nutrition (LEAN) into her company’s mission which supports women in these areas.
Personal Life
Nadine Spencer is married and has two daughters. She enjoys cooking, fencing and horseback riding in her spare time.