MBA in Marketing (1990): Earned from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. This qualification provided a strategic business perspective, complementing technical knowledge with marketing acumen crucial for success in the food industry.
B.Tech. in Food Sciences (1987): Completed at College of food technology within Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra. This technical foundation laid the groundwork for a career focused on food technology, food quality, food safety, Regulatory Compliance and Food Innovation.
General Management Programe From IIM Amhadabad (2000): Completed at one of India’s premier management institutes. This program enhanced leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and cross-functional management skills essential for senior-level decision-making and business transformation.
Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene (2004): Obtained from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), UK. This diploma reinforced best practices in food safety management and hygiene protocols in line with international standards.
Diploma in Science of Baking (2003): A two-year correspondence program from the American Institute of Baking, USA. This course deepened understanding of baking science, ingredient functionality, and industrial baking processes.
Sensory Evaluation Course (2003): Attended at the Center for Professional Advancement, New Jersey, USA. This course provided advanced knowledge in sensory evaluation, with Regards to product appearance, product taste, product aroma/odour, product texure attributes, This course also focused on consumer testing and product benchmarking to acheive product excellence in the market.
