Venkat Sujith

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About Venkat Sujith

Dynamic and accomplished FSQA & Product Development leader with over 16 years of experience delivering quality and innovation across global food ecosystems. Has led cross-functional quality and product teams for industry leaders including ITC Foods (Master Chef), Domino’s, Licious, and Ola Foods, spanning frozen, chilled, and RTE product lines. Currently serving as Head of QA & NPD for ITC Limited – Foods Division, overseeing the Frozen & Ready-to-Eat business. Directly leads the quality, regulatory, and new product strategy for a portfolio comprising frozen snacks (veg/non-veg), seafood, poultry, vegetables, breads, gravies, and desserts. The portfolio spans across Retail (GT, MT, E-com), HoReCa, QSR, and Cloud Kitchens, with strong export presence in UAE, Qatar, Singapore, UK, US, and Japan. Key leadership outcomes at ITC include: • Launching 18+ new SKUs annually, supporting 28% revenue growth across domestic and international markets • Enhancing product quality KPIs by 40% and reducing cost of quality by 50% through Lean Six Sigma principles • Establishing robust export compliance systems aligned with USFDA, SFDA, DMFSD, GSO, EU, and global Halal standards Previous leadership tenures include: • Licious: Scaled QA systems nationally, developed 200+ dark stores, 140+ SKUs, and 60+ suppliers • Domino’s / Jubilant FoodWorks: Managed supplier QA, restaurant audits, and enabled the successful launch of Popeyes India • Ola Foods: Built and led QA systems for cloud kitchens and e-commerce models across multiple states Certified in FSSC v5.0, BRCGS (v8.0), HACCP Level 5, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with in-depth knowledge of global compliance frameworks and operational scale-up in regulated food environments. 🧭 Key Competencies: • FSQA Leadership | Regulatory Compliance (India, GCC, EU, US) • Export-Ready Product Systems | Supplier & 3P Manufacturing • Multi-Segment Strategy: Retail, HoReCa, QSR, Cloud Kitchens • NPD Execution Across Frozen, RTE, Chilled Categories • Quality Transformation & Risk Governance