Janine Reimann
Strategic Program Manager | Biotechnology & Sustainability Expert | M&A and Venture
- Role
- Global Program Manager Sustainable Innovation & Native Functionality - Portfolio Management at Ingredion Incorporated
- Location
- Nyack, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janine Reimann
Enterprise biosolutions and sustainabile innovation strategy leader with 20 years of experience driving product innovation and portfolio governance across global food, agriculture, and bio‑based industries in industrial biotechnology. Track record across proteins, enzymes, and microbials, translating technical capability into customer value through scale‑up, global tech transfer, and commercial markets.A systems thinker and data‑driven strategist known for inclusive, clarity‑driven leadership that creates momentum and aligns teams around shared purpose, clear priorities, and pragmatic decision‑making. Experienced leading large, multi‑million‑dollar global portfolios and aligning cross‑functional teams across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, and Finance. Proven track record building operating models and governance using scenario planning, analytics, and decision frameworks that embed sustainability, feasibility, and corporate impact into product design. Brings deep experience navigating complexity including pre and post‑merger integration and multi‑party partnerships across startups, academia, government, and global enterprises. Motivated by shaping a sustainable bioeconomy and long‑term success for people, planet, and profit. Trusted partner to executives and senior functional leaders, translating sustainability ambition into practical product and solution designs that support growth and feasibility. Recognized externally for industry leadership and first‑of‑kind sustainability and innovation platforms.
Experience
Global Program Manager Sustainable Innovation & Native Functionality - Portfolio Management
Jul 2022 — Present · Bridgewater, NJ, US
Led pilot‑to‑commercial execution of Vitessence® 200D and 100HD (pea protein) in the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment, resulting in Ingredion’s most financially impactful product launch - Co‑created and operationalized Ingredion’s Sustainable Innovation strategy, embedding sustainability and climate resilience considerations into innovation governance, portfolio prioritization, and progress tracking- Led external customer co‑creation on sustainable product innovation, first‑time bringing Ingredion to NYC Climate Week and joining an industry sustainability forum- Recipient of a CEO Award for bold innovation and execution excellence.
Education
Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena
Dipl. Ing., Biotechnology
1998 — 2002
Bard College
Master of Business Administration - MBA in Sustainability, Impact Finance
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Exchange Student, Chemical Engineering - BioProcess Engineering Center
2000 — 2001
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