Susmita Vellanki

Susmita Vellanki is an accomplished marketing leader with extensive experience in building and transforming brands across the consumer goods sector. At Aker BioMarine ASA, Vellanki served as Vice President Marketing for Epion Brands, where Kori Krill Oil® was developed from inception to achieving 8-figure revenue. Previous roles include Strategy Leader for a $5B portfolio at Nestlé Waters North America, overseeing strategic initiatives, and Global Brand Director for Nestlé Pure Life, where Vellanki successfully enhanced brand positioning through collaboration across global markets. Early career experience at Unilever involved driving innovation in the Premium Frozen Meals category. Vellanki holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics and Statistics from Macalester College.