Harini Venkataraman, Ph.D., is an associate research director at Lux Research, based in Amsterdam. In this role, she provides strategic advice to shape the innovation journey of global agrifood and CPG companies. Harini drives research priorities across the CPG value chain, evaluating transformative opportunities in emerging technologies.
As a trusted strategic adviser, Harini brings over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies on their innovation strategies for new business and market expansion. Her previous role as a senior associate scientist at DSM Food Specialties, Netherlands, honed her expertise in R&D, focusing on brewing enzymes, food processing enzymes, and nutraceuticals. Her work has also spanned regulatory affairs and toxicology, adding a critical layer of insight to the commercialization process.
Harini holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology from Vrije University, Amsterdam, where she specialized in engineering bacterial enzymes for food, flavor, and biotech applications. Her research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, and she has a proven track record of fostering successful academic and industry collaborations.
In her spare time, she is an avid traveler and history enthusiast, with a deep interest in languages and cultural exploration.