Kartheek Anekella

Kartheek Anekella, PhD, currently serves as the Global Marketing Manager for Food and Alternative Protein at Pall Corporation, where responsibilities include developing technical strategies and market insights for the alternative protein segment. Prior experience includes leading the food science department at Orbillion Bio, where significant contributions were made in R&D and regulatory submissions for plant-based products, and serving as Director of Food Science Innovation at Superbrewed Food Inc., focusing on novel fermentation protein foods. Kartheek Anekella has also worked at Leprino Foods, engaging in technical sales and product development across various global markets, alongside earlier roles in research and quality assurance at multiple institutions. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Food Science and Microbiology from North Carolina State University, an MSc in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University, and a BTech in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology.