Santhosh Kumar Muthyapu

Santhosh Kumar Muthyapu is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Deputy General Manager of Quality at PepsiCo - Varun Beverages Ltd since January 2023, Santhosh oversees plant quality assurance, the development and implementation of quality processes, and manages QA teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. Previous roles include State Lead at PATH, where responsibilities encompassed the design and implementation of rice fortification programs, and Regional Quality Manager at Akshayapatra Foundation. Additionally, Santhosh held positions with AB InBev and SABMiller India as a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager and has a solid foundation in quality control from earlier tenure at PepsiCo. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Microbiology from Andhra University, a Lead Auditor certification in FSSC 22000, and a PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management. Ongoing education includes a diploma in Human Nutrition from ASEAN Online Education.