Sunil Patil — CEO
For over 22 years, I’ve led R&D transformation across the FMCG and Food & Beverage landscape — building innovation engines that translate food science into profitable growth and Quality syastems for leadership sustenance. I work at the intersection of Innovation Strategy, Portfolio Architecture and Commercial Execution. My mandate has consistently extended beyond formulation into P&L-aligned R&D leadership — integrating product development, regulatory affairs, quality systems, packaging optimization and supply chain alignment into one accountable growth system. Across Kellogg’s, Britannia, Too Yumm, Parle Agro, Future Group, Watnmal Group and CavinKare, I have scaled disruptive and core innovation across baked, extruded, fried, RTE/RTC, functional foods and beverage platforms. I’ve led multidisciplinary teams of 30+ across India and AMEA, embedding stage-gate governance, claims discipline and execution rigor that convert ideas into measurable topline and margin impact. Selected impact: • 100+ successful product launches delivering multimillion-dollar growth • Kellogg’s “Winning Duet” (Moons & Stars) scaled to 1800 MT/A; Coco Pops renovation improving GP by >3% • Too Yumm launches contributing ₹300Cr+ topline; 100% architected the establishment of in-house seasoning capability improving EBITDA structurally • Chairman’s Club Award at Britannia for R&D productivity and NPD excellence As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and CFTRI alumnus, I focus on cost transformation, SKU rationalization, vertical integration and digitally enabled R&D systems that build antifragile innovation ecosystems. I believe R&D is not a support function — it is a strategic growth engine where scientific rigor, portfolio clarity and capital discipline converge to create durable competitive advantage. Currently pursuing the Chief Growth & Marketing Officer Programme at ISB Hyderabad (certification Dec 2026) to further strengthen enterprise growth and portfolio leadership capabilities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in FMCG R&D with a focus on innovation and product development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 22 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- R&d
- Innovation Strategy
- Product Development
- Quality Assurance
Career Highlights
- Over 100 successful product launches.
- Led R&D transformation across major FMCG brands.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focused on cost transformation.
Work Experience
RPSG (FMCG) - Guiltfree Industries Limited
Vice President (3 yrs 4 mos)
Kellogg Tolaram Nigeria Limited
Head of RQT (Research, Quality & Technology) (4 yrs 2 mos)
Britannia Industries Limited
Sr R&D Manager - Disruptive Innovations (1 yr 6 mos)
Manager R&D - Value Innovations, Productivity, Systems & Standards (2 yrs 11 mos)
Parle Agro Pvt Ltd
DGM R&D (2 yrs 2 mos)
Watanmal Group
Category Manager - FMCG Foods (1 yr 10 mos)
FUTURE CONSUMER LIMITED
Manager NPD - Private Brands (1 yr)
Watanmal Group
R&D Manager - Foods FMCG (3 yrs)
Cavinkare
Research Associate (R&D) (2 yrs)
Food World Supermarket Inc
Asst. Manager - Merchandising (1 yr)
Education
Masters at Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvambe Mansion, Mysore.
Navoday Schooling at CBSE
