Akhil Eashwar Aiyar

Akhil Eashwar Aiyar is an experienced professional in the field of market insights and food technology, currently serving as a Projects Leader at Innova Market Insights since January 2018. In this role, Akhil leads a team of over 12 analysts, overseeing project management and resource allocation within the Consumer and Market Insights Department. Prior experience includes various positions at The Kraft Heinz Company, where Akhil contributed to a graduate internship focused on improving the shelf life of tomato ketchup, and a master thesis at Wageningen University & Research, examining the release of Allyl Isothiocyanate from mustard seeds. Akhil also has a background in product reformulation and shelf life testing from a summer trainee role at Roquette India Pvt. Ltd. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Food Technology with a specialization in Product Design from Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering and Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology.