Siddarth Apaya

Siddarth Apaya serves as the Global Director of Innovation at TerraCycle since 2021, focusing on new business development across various models, including digital products and eCommerce, while employing Silicon Valley startup methodologies to drive corporate innovation and social impact. Prior experience includes being a Partner at Elements Ventures Accelerator from 2019 to 2021, where Siddarth contributed to building early-stage companies with a social impact mission. Siddarth has also held significant roles at The J.M. Smucker Co. from 2008 to 2019, including Director & General Manager of the Foodservice division, where successful turnaround strategies were implemented. Additional roles include Brand Manager at Kraft Foods and Nestlé, where Siddarth drove portfolio management and brand growth initiatives. Educational credentials include an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and Harvard Business School Online coursework.