Luke Chavez

Luke Chavez currently serves as Vice President of R&D Innovation at Sovos Brands, leading the innovation efforts for a diverse product lineup that includes Rao's, noosa, and Michael Angelo's. Prior to this role, Luke held positions at Danone, where responsibilities included leading coffee creaming research and innovation, as well as managing teams focused on plant-based beverage development at WhiteWave Foods. Luke's extensive experience in research and development spans multiple roles in various companies, including roles as a Research Scientist and Food Scientist, focusing on plant-based products and beverages. Luke holds a Master of Science in Food Science from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder.