The Sami-Sabinsa Group, a global leader in the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries, is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Devaraj Reddy to the management team as Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Devaraj has extensive experience in managing cross-functional operations in a multi-site environment, developing innovative plans to execute manufacturing and quality operations for Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods & Cosmeceuticals industries. He has significant experience in research related to the manufacturing of standardized herbal extracts and synthetic molecules catering to Global B2B product requirements in global markets. His Ph.D. in Chemistry is from the University of Mysore.

Dr. Devaraj, who will be based at the Sami-Sabinsa Group’s Corporate Office in Peenya, will directly oversee the Unit Heads of all manufacturing facilities, Productions & Operations, and Exports & Commercials. He will also co-ordinate closely with other functions for cohesive alignment across departments.

"The Sami-Sabinsa Group has grown and become increasingly more global, so it’s important to have structure and oversite to support our continued expansion with focus on production, process improvements, and quality,” said Shaheen Majeed, Sabinsa global managing director and CEO. “Dr. Devaraj’s scientific background coupled with business experience is an excellent fit for the Sami-Sabinsa Group. His strategic oversight will be pivotal in driving our organizational growth and operational excellence."