Manish Shah

Global R&D executive and Board Director with over three decades’ experience in product, portfolio and divisional leadership spanning food, pharmaceutical, and beverage ingredient industries. Trusted problem solver with a practical approach to complex challenges, designing and delivering long-term strategies built around sustainable growth, product expansion, and market penetration. Result-oriented, believing in the organization-wide value of R&D development, managing innovation ecosystems, and building capacity from the top down. Recognized for defining strategy and performance metrics of product lines, organizing for success, and integrating seamlessly. Sought-after due diligence, technical evaluation, and integration partner, known for transforming functions to support progressive methodologies.

Adds value as an advisor within small-mid market companies spanning private venture-backed and private equity-backed enterprise, bringing a wealth of expertise, vision and leadership to aid growth and development.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: R&D Transformation ▪ Manufacturing Enhancement ▪ Product & Portfolio Management ▪ M&A ▪ Board Leadership ▪ Executive Capacity Building ▪ Due Diligence ▪ Strategic Development ▪ Long-Term Vision Experienced Food & Beverage Ingredient Industry Executive| Transform R&D into P&L Success

• Indiana University – Kelley School of Business

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