Sri Kameswaran

Driving Innovation in Nutrition, Food & Beverages | Ex Abbott, Unilever, GSK, Kellogg\'s, Tata, Yum!, Pillsbury

Role
Deputy Director at Gates Foundation
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sri Kameswaran

As an experienced R&D leader, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in the Nutrition, FMCG, and H&W spaces. With over 25 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams globally, I have successfully launched multiple products and initiatives that have contributed to the success of global brands.My expertise lies in developing new products, business partnering, executing strategic R&D plans, and building new capabilities within diverse R&D teams. I have a strong background in Food science, Nutrition, and Food technology, with Master\'s degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. My diverse global experience enables me to lead and inspire my team to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers. My passion is to create products and solutions that improve health and wellbeing while delivering true value to my consumers and patients.

Experience

  1. Deputy Director

    Gates Foundation

    Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

  • University of Minnesota

    M.S, Food Science & Nutrition

    1992 — 1994

  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

    B.E, Agricultural Engineering

    1982 — 1986

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

    M.Tech, Dairy and Food Engineering

    1987 — 1989

  • UMN Carlson School of Management

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship & Strategy

Skills

  • Food
  • Innovation
  • Haccp
  • Food & Beverage
  • Commercialization
  • Team Management
  • Baked Goods
  • Baking
  • Product Development
  • Management
  • Malted Milk Beverages
  • R&D
  • Cold Forming
  • Customer Insight
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Food Processing
  • Partnership-Building
  • Introducing New Products
  • Emerging Markets
  • Food Safety
  • Consumer Products
  • Market Research
  • Food Service
  • Product Launch
  • Food Science
  • Frozen Dough
  • Food Industry
  • Snacks
  • Food Technology
  • Product Innovation
  • Nutrition
  • Cross-Cultural Teams
  • Open Innovation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Ingredients
  • Strategy
  • Fmcg
  • Refrigerated Dough
  • Innovation Management
  • Cereal Bars

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