Mitchell D.

Mitchell D. is a visionary executive in R&D and food and beverage innovation, currently serving as the Global Culinary Innovation Research & Development lead at PepsiCo since 2024. Previously, Mitchell held key roles at Focus Brands LLC as Vice President of Research & Development, where they shaped R&D strategy and innovation, and at Golden State Foods as Senior Director of Product Development, focusing on turnaround initiatives and customer satisfaction. At Campbell's, Mitchell led the foodservice division and drove improvements in product quality aligned with the CEO’s vision of "Real Food." Mitchell pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Fordham University, further enhancing their expertise in the field.