Ibrahim Reha Akarvardar

Ibrahim Reha Akarvardar is an accomplished engineering and operations professional with extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Principal (Director) Packaging Equipment Engineer at Chobani since August 2025, Akarvardar previously held senior management positions at HP Hood LLC, including Sr. Operations Manager and Sr. Plant Engineering Manager. With a solid background in project management and capital expenditures (Capex), Akarvardar has also worked as Factory Engineering Manager at Buitoni Food Company and Nestlé. Akarvardar's career began at the British Council as Office/Project Manager, followed by an Office Manager role at Whitford Corporation. Akarvardar holds a degree from Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, obtained between 1989 and 1996.