Rajneesh is a highly dedicated and dynamic professional, working as R&D Innovation director at Chobani since Nov 2016. He has 15+ years of work experience in food and beverage industry across various categories, like dairy, beverages, culinary and nutrition etc., mainly in R&D and operations role. He joined Chobani from Nestlé R&D India where he was working as Head of Science & Technology focusing on scouting and developing new technologies to support innovation projects primarily in culinary products. Additionally, He was responsible for the portfolio management to ensure resource optimization vis-à-vis R&D output. Before Nestlé, Rajneesh has been associated with Danone, Parmalat and GlaxoSmithKline consumer healthcare primarily in R&D function.
On personal note, Rajneesh is married to Divya for 12 years and blessed with two girls, Ameya and Anaya. In his leisure time, he loves to run and listen to music. He is extremely easy to get along and fun to work with.
Rajneesh is very enthusiastic and super excited to be part of the most “innovative food company” as per fast company 2017.
