Madhuri Sawant
About Madhuri Sawant
Madhuri Sawant is the R&D Manager at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with extensive experience in global sourcing and product development in the food industry.
Current Position at General Mills
Madhuri Sawant currently serves as the R&D Manager at General Mills in Mumbai, India. In this role, she is responsible for spearheading research and development activities, focusing on product innovation and optimization.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Madhuri Sawant has a long-standing association with General Mills. She previously served as Manager - Global Sourcing Asia from 2006 to 2012, overseeing sourcing operations in the region. Before that, she was the Manager of Product Development from 2004 to 2006, charged with driving new product initiatives.
Earlier Career at Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Before joining General Mills, Madhuri Sawant worked at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. as an Assistant Research Scientist from 1995 to 2004. During her tenure, she gained significant experience in research and product development across multiple locations in Bangalore and Mumbai, India.
Educational Background
Madhuri Sawant holds an MBA specializing in Operations and Marketing. She earned a degree in Food Engineering & Technology from UDCT (ICT) Mumbai between 1992 and 1995, where she topped her class. She also has a B.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Mumbai's Ruia College, completed from 1989 to 1992.
Certifications and Professional Development
In addition to her academic qualifications, Madhuri Sawant has completed a Management Development Program (MDP) in Supply Chain Management from IIM Calcutta and holds certification in 'Applied HACCP Principles' from the Royal Institute of Public Health, UK.
Global Sourcing and Product Development Expertise
Madhuri Sawant has extensive expertise in global sourcing, particularly in spices, seasonings, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, and dairy. Her product development experience spans categories like beverages (tea), bakery mixes, and ready-to-cook culinary foods. She also holds a process patent for 'Improved process for tea manufacture.'
Professional Responsibilities
In her role, Madhuri Sawant is responsible for creating a product pipeline for culinary products with continuous consumer insights. She ensures product costing aligns with required gross margins and adheres to regulatory and vendor compliances.