Alok Kumar Patra

Alok Kumar Patra is an experienced professional in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as General Manager and Head of Product Development for Beverages at ITC Limited since January 2014, focusing on the BNatural brand. Prior to this role, Alok Kumar Patra was a Principal Scientist in Foods R&D at Dabur India Limited from October 2008 to December 2013, where responsibilities included leading and implementing R&D projects across beverages, culinary, regulatory, and nutrition sectors. Additionally, Alok Kumar Patra worked as a Technical Manager at Valentine Agro Limited from 1999 to 2008. Educational qualifications include an M.Sc(Tech) in Food Technology from the University of Mumbai (1997-1999) and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering from Jadavpur University (1994-1997).