Sumitra Pandey

Background

About Sumitra Pandey

As Vice President (R&D) at Pritam International, one of India's largest contract manufacturers of personal and home care products, I leverage my 28 years of experience in product development, management, and herbal health & beauty care to drive innovation and excellence. My role involves leading R&D initiatives for a diverse portfolio of products and collaborating with top brands to develop cutting-edge formulations."Bridging the Gap Between Industry, Research, and Academia for Wellness Innovation"- Sumitra Pandey VP (R&D), PWRI (Research & Academics) An Initiative by Pritam Inter. I also serve as a subject expert & board member for pharmaceutical, microbiology, and business studies departments at multiple universities, bridging the gap between academia and industrial research. My academic background includes a Master's in Microbiology with a focus on medicinal Plants, and I'm currently a PhD Candidate at SRS University, with an anticipated completion in FY25. This ongoing pursuit of knowledge, combined with my extensive industry experience, fuels my passion for pushing the boundaries of product innovation. I am committed to contributing to the growth of the personal and home care industry by applying my expertise in formulation development, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE • Business Head - Tropical Herbal Co Ltd, Thailand (Herbal Extracts) • Product/Export Manager - St herb Cosmetics Inter Co Ltd, Thailand (Premium Herbal Products) • International Manager - Marinas Group, Lebanon (Herbal & Food) • Marketing & Distribution - Energy Drink production, Austria & Middle East • Swiss Pharm Inter sarl - Pharmaceutical Products (Middle East & Arab markets) This point-based format highlights your key roles, achievements, and experiences, making it easy for viewers to quickly grasp your extensive expertise and international background. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Extensive experience in serving as Contract contract manufacturing to top global brands including L'Oreal, P&G, HUL, ITC, Himalaya, Emami, and 100+ others • PWRI (Research & Academics) Project, fostering industry-academia collaborations with 10+ universities and IITs • Editor of "Medicinal Plants in Indian Culture" • Recipient of Industrial Microbiologist National Award for Wellness Products (Microbiologist Society India) • Best Product Management Award (SIDCUL & Uttarakhand Govt) • Patent holder: Medication Spraying Device – Design 396-97-001 (Govt of India)