Ryan Graff
Sr. Manager, R&D @ Van Leeuwen
- Role
- Senior Manager, R & d and Commercialization at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Graff
Highly motivated Food Product Developer with 6+ years of experience in diverse product categories, including ice cream, beverages, sauces, and seasonings. Proven track record of technical proficiency (pH, TA, Brix testing) combined with exceptional client communication and project management skills. Successfully collaborated with clients to deliver innovative and market-ready products on time and budget. Eager to discuss new challenges in product development, technical sales, or related fields within the food industry. Let\'s connect!
Experience
Senior Manager, R & d and Commercialization
Feb 2026 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
Leading the end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle for high-volume ice cream and novelty lines, generating $10M+ in new annual revenue across retail and CPG channels.Innovation: Develop and launch 15+ successful ice cream flavors and novelties annually, including complex co-branded products and retail exclusives.Strategic Sourcing: Direct a network of 20+ vendors to engineer custom formulations and unique ingredients that align with brand identity and pricing targets.Operations: Partner with 7 co-manufacturers, providing on-site technical oversight during launches to ensure product design translates to large-scale production
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Food Science; Minor - Nutritional Sciences
2016 — 2020
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