Hipolito Sanchez III

Hipolito Sanchez III is a seasoned professional in research and development with extensive experience in the food industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of R&D at Baxters North America since July 2025, Sanchez previously held key roles at TH Foods Inc. as R&D Manager and at Zentis North America as Vice President of Innovation and Research, where significant contributions included creating innovation frameworks and launching new yogurt projects that spurred category growth. Earlier positions include Director of R&D at Zentis North America and Senior Technologist at Del Monte Foods, where innovative product developments were made under Sanchez's leadership. Sanchez began the career as Food Engineering Manager at Morgan Foods, focusing on thermal process development. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, achieved Magna Cum Laude, and a BS in Biological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia.