Vikas Chander

Vikas Chander is an experienced operations leader with a strong background in supply chain management and manufacturing across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Director of Operations for Southwest Asia at Kerry since December 2022, Vikas leads end-to-end operations within the Taste, Nutrition & Pharma division, focusing on digital transformation initiatives. Prior positions include Operations Manager and Global Continuous Improvement Lead at International Flavors & Fragrances, driving significant improvements in supply chain performance and safety metrics across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Vikas has also held key roles at Nippon Paint India Private Limited, overseeing integrated operations for strategic sourcing and logistics, and at AkzoNobel, managing planning and production for automotive and decorative sectors. Vikas holds an MBA in Business Strategy and Financial Performance from INSEAD and has completed various executive programs, further bolstering expertise in international business and supply chain management.