Experience

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

• India
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Committee Member (Export Standards, Guidelines & Promotion - Vegan Products)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Working on: 1. Export Standards for Vegan Products 2. Guidelines for Vegan Products (country specific) 3. Authentication of Vegan Product Supply Chain 4. Export promotion & strategy for Vegan Products Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India and works on guidelines, standards and promotion of processed food exports. Working on: 1. Export Standards for Vegan Products 2. Guidelines for Vegan Products (country specific) 3. Authentication of Vegan Product Supply Chain 4. Export promotion & strategy for Vegan Products Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India and works on guidelines, standards and promotion of processed food exports.



Symega Food Ingredients Ltd.

• India
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head - Alternate & Plant-based Proteins

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  Leading Plant-based Protein innovation at Symega Food Ingredients for global market. Symega Food Ingredients is a part of the renowned Synthite Group, the world’s largest producer of value added spices. Symega develops, manufactures, and markets flavours, natural colours, seasonings and culinary products for the global food and beverage industry. Its portfolio contains over 3000 products that find application in diverse industry segments such as dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery… Show more Leading Plant-based Protein innovation at Symega Food Ingredients for global market. Symega Food Ingredients is a part of the renowned Synthite Group, the world’s largest producer of value added spices. Symega develops, manufactures, and markets flavours, natural colours, seasonings and culinary products for the global food and beverage industry. Its portfolio contains over 3000 products that find application in diverse industry segments such as dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery, snacks, and more. Show less Leading Plant-based Protein innovation at Symega Food Ingredients for global market. Symega Food Ingredients is a part of the renowned Synthite Group, the world’s largest producer of value added spices. Symega develops, manufactures, and markets flavours, natural colours, seasonings and culinary products for the global food and beverage industry. Its portfolio contains over 3000 products that find application in diverse industry segments such as dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery… Show more Leading Plant-based Protein innovation at Symega Food Ingredients for global market. Symega Food Ingredients is a part of the renowned Synthite Group, the world’s largest producer of value added spices. Symega develops, manufactures, and markets flavours, natural colours, seasonings and culinary products for the global food and beverage industry. Its portfolio contains over 3000 products that find application in diverse industry segments such as dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery, snacks, and more. Show less



AB Mauri India Pvt Ltd

• India
• Food & Beverages
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead - Exponential Innovation

  • May 2019 - Aug 2021

  AB Mauri is a leader in Yeast & Bakery Supplies globally with the Indian subsidiary catering to key markets & fast paced growth. As a Lead - Exponential Innovation, I was tasked with innovation in products, process & market expansion. * Launched the sweet goods category and made it a 50 MT business * Lead innovation in product development & product marketing AB Mauri is a leader in Yeast & Bakery Supplies globally with the Indian subsidiary catering to key markets & fast paced growth. As a Lead - Exponential Innovation, I was tasked with innovation in products, process & market expansion. * Launched the sweet goods category and made it a 50 MT business * Lead innovation in product development & product marketing



Blendhub

• Wholesale

• General Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2019

  Joined Blendhub to further their noble mission to elimminate global hunger! Blendhub is a Spanish giant providing innovative solutions like a decentralized food production hub in 40ft container. Joined Blendhub to further their noble mission to elimminate global hunger! Blendhub is a Spanish giant providing innovative solutions like a decentralized food production hub in 40ft container.



Frutarom

• Food & Beverages
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director - Sales & Marketing

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2017

  * Lead sales and business development of flavors and fragrances across the globe including India. * Augmented sales by 36% in 18 months and enhance contribution by 4% * Created & implemented a business intelligence and data analytics tool for strategic inputs to increase market share. * Lead sales and business development of flavors and fragrances across the globe including India. * Augmented sales by 36% in 18 months and enhance contribution by 4% * Created & implemented a business intelligence and data analytics tool for strategic inputs to increase market share.


Lee Yeast Zambia
• Marketing & Product Development Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2010

Fine Organics Limited
• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Technical Sales Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2004

Burns Philp India
• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 1997 - Feb 2004

IHM Hyderabad
• India
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Faculty

  • Jun 1996 - May 1997