Rob Hoitink

Rob Hoitink is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and development within the food industry. Currently serving as Senior R&D Director at Mondelēz International since November 2024, Rob previously held the position of Global R&D Packaging Lead at Nestlé, where a primary focus was on eliminating plastics and driving sustainable packaging innovations across all product categories. Rob's career includes significant roles at Cereal Partners Worldwide, where leadership in both R&D Director and Senior R&D Manager positions contributed to category leadership and innovation in organic and gluten-free products. Other notable positions include Senior R&D Manager at General Mills, fostering growth in iconic cereal brands, and head of the R&D Centre in Australia for Cereal Partners Worldwide. Rob holds a Master of Science in Food Science from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology from HAS green academy.