India, Oct. 7 -- Marthi will steer programmes that knit together universities, researchers, and industry to fast-track new product development

NutrifyToday Academy has appointed Dr Balkumar Marthi as its new President.

A microbiologist by training (PhD, University of Delaware), Marthi brings three decades of experience spanning global R&D, industry associations, and science-based regulatory engagement. He used to work for Unilever in senior research roles, such as an Expertise Director at the company's R&D centre in the Netherlands. He has worked on improving food safety and innovation in many areas.

Most recently, Marthi held academic leadership roles at GITAM (Deemed to be University), including Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship....