Kshyamakar Dass

Packaging Lead Snacks (Asia Middle East Africa ) @ Kellanova

About

With 16+ years of end‑to‑end leadership in packaging design, development, procurement, and commercialization, I bring a proven track record of delivering innovative, cost‑efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions for leading food and CPG organizations, including Kellanova, MTR Foods, and Dabur.I operate at the intersection of consumer insights, engineering excellence, and commercial strategy, translating complex business and supply‑chain challenges into scalable packaging solutions that win at shelf, improve margins, and delight consumers. My experience spans Foods, Beverages, Personal Care, and Home Care, with deep exposure to Asia, Middle East, and Africa emerging markets, where speed, resilience, and cost discipline are critical.As an end‑to‑end Packaging Leader, I have led the full lifecycle—from concept and design to supplier selection, techno‑commercial negotiation, qualification, and global rollout—ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and future‑ready.What I Bring🔹 Packaging Innovation & Technology LeadershipDriving breakthrough packaging platforms aligned with evolving consumer needs, business models, and manufacturing capabilities.🔹 Strong Techno‑Commercial & Procurement ExpertiseDeep hands‑on experience in packaging procurement, vendor development, cost negotiations, dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and value unlock—bridging R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to deliver sustainable savings and continuity.🔹 Sustainability & Circularity ChampionLeading material reduction, paperization, recyclability, and carbon‑reduction initiatives without compromising performance, quality, or brand equity.🔹 Commercial & Business Impact FocusLinking packaging decisions directly to productivity, market growth, capital efficiency, and profitability, with a clear understanding of ROI and investment governance.🔹 Global Collaboration & Open InnovationBuilding strong networks across suppliers, machine OEMs, startups, and internal stakeholders to accelerate implementation and scale innovation globally.Passionate about creating packaging that performs technically, sells emotionally, and scales commercially, I continuously explore new technologies, materials, and operating models to future‑proof brands and supply chains.

Country

Malaysia

City

WP. Kuala Lumpur

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Sustainability leader, innovation roadmap, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Leadership, Food, Packaging, Product Development, Key Account Management, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Management, R&D, Purchasing, SAP, Process Improvement, Sales Management

Experience

Packaging Lead Snacks (Asia Middle East Africa )

Kellanova

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

Greater Kuala Lumpur

• Lead end-to-end packaging innovation and commercialization across cereals and snacks, from concept to full-scale launch, driving sustainability, productivity, and quality objectives. • Developed and deployed new packaging technologies and equipment platforms, including rigid, flexible, and composite canister formats, ensuring alignment with business and manufacturing capabilities. • Partnered cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Marketing to deliver technically feasible, consumer-relevant, and cost-effective packaging solutions. • Built and managed strategic vendor and technology partnerships, enabling access to breakthrough machinery and materials innovation. • Championed sustainable packaging transformation, leading projects that improved recyclability, reduced material footprint, and supported corporate ESG commitments. • Led and mentored a high-performing packaging team, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration across global and regional R&D programs

Packaging Lead Kellogg South Asia

Kellogg Company

2022-1 - 2024-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Mumbai

• Driving value innovation agenda with end-to-end value stream mapping for packaging materials, Machinery & operations. • Development of next generation sustainability packaging solutions for Breakfast cereals. • Driving Packaging design, development & deployment for Kellogg's In. • Leading complex packaging engineering & development programs across India & 3PL. • New Packaging Technology Capability developments & Technology transfer across plants. • Driving for Packaging Improvement projects, trouble shooting, and wastage reduction at both factory level & 3PL.New Vendor development, qualification for packaging materials & packaging machines (VFFS/HFFS) in line with business packaging strategy.

Senior Manager Packaging Development

Kellogg Company

2019-4 - 2022-1 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Mumbai

Research And Development Manager

Kellogg Company

2016-3 - 2019-3 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Mumbai Area, India

Packaging design, development & deployment for Breakfast & Snacks category for India. Leading complex packaging engineering & development programs

Manager Packaging Development and Procurement

MTR Foods Private Limited

2014-4 - 2016-3 · 2 yrs

Bangalore

leading Packaging Innovation against consumer insight for MTR Categories . Packaging buying expertise in all kind of flexible packaging, paper board, rigid plastics, metal can, ink, adhesive, printing consumables etc. Driving the Design to Value agenda for Packaging of Ready to eat (RTE) meals, breakfast, Spices & Condiments & frozen. New Packaging Technology Capability developments Value engineering/cost economic projects on Packaging materials Explore & implement cost reduction opportunities like Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, opportunity buying, alternate vendor development, material substitution, etc business negotiation, new vendor development, on boarding, keep long term relationship. price forcasting, budget management,PM COGS