Arijit Guha Mazumder is Senior Director of R&D at Mondelēz International, Singapore, where he leads the global strategy, digital, and portfolio transformation agenda for the Gum, Candy, Beverages, and Meals categories. With over two decades of leadership experience across global food and beverage organizations, he has built innovation ecosystems that connect technology, consumer insight, and business growth. Arijit is passionate about shaping the future of R&D by fostering digital fluency, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation culture. A thought leader in transformative R&D leadership, he inspires teams to lead change, unlock creativity, and deliver breakthrough value in an increasingly digital world.
Food innovation is like a never-ending relay race. Traditional models often build on current assumptions, technologies, and business models to drive incremental progress. Mondelez believes true breakthroughs start by imagining the future. For leaders in the F&B industry, future-back thinking is especially critical as global forces reshape what, how, and why people consume. It helps companies anticipate change, align innovation with long-term shifts, and build resilience and growth in an uncertain world.