Sonali Dalvi
About Sonali Dalvi
Sonali Dalvi serves as the Vice President and Head of R&D at Kodiak Cakes, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies like PureCircle and PepsiCo. She holds degrees in Food Technology and Food Science and has a proven track record in product reformulation and innovation.
Current Role at Kodiak Cakes
Sonali Dalvi serves as the Vice President and Head of R&D at Kodiak Cakes, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the research and development initiatives of the company. Her focus includes product innovation and the enhancement of existing offerings to meet consumer demands.
Previous Experience at PureCircle
Before joining Kodiak Cakes, Sonali Dalvi worked at PureCircle as the Director of Technical Development from 2019 to 2021. Based in Chicago, IL, she led technical projects aimed at advancing the company's product offerings in the natural sweetener market.
Tenure at PepsiCo
Sonali Dalvi has extensive experience at PepsiCo, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as an R&D Manager for Bars Technology from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Manager for Global Grains from 2013 to 2019. Her contributions included significant product reformulations and strategic innovations that positively impacted revenue.
Educational Background in Food Science
Sonali Dalvi has a solid educational foundation in food science and technology. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and a B.S. Tech in Food Technology from UDCT. She further advanced her studies with a Master's degree in Food Science and Technology from Rutgers University, which she completed from 2003 to 2005.
Achievements in R&D and Innovation
Throughout her career, Sonali Dalvi has achieved notable milestones in research and development. She played a key role in the reformulation of Quaker's Chewy Bars, which generated $30M in sales. Additionally, she established significant revenue pipelines and crafted innovative solutions for consumer packaged goods, demonstrating her expertise in driving business growth through R&D.