Sumit Malik

Sumit Malik currently serves as the Head of Research and Development at both Al Hatab Bakery and Al Daajan Holding, contributing to the fresh food manufacturing division. Previously, Sumit held the position of Culinary Director at Pilgrim's Food Masters and Head of R&D at Kerry Foods, where responsibilities included leading product development strategies and fostering a creative team environment. Sumit's extensive experience also includes roles such as Head of Operational Excellence, Operations Director, and Operations Manager at Noon Products, as well as Chef at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Sumit earned an MBA in Corporate Strategy from the University of West London and holds certifications in Lean Management, alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Kitchen Management from the Oberoi School of Hotel Management.