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Leena Vadaketh

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Executive Vice President, Global Operations at Crayola
📍 United States

Leena Vadaketh is the Executive Vice President of Global Operations at Crayola, leveraging a deep background in chemical engineering from the City College of New York. Her career includes leading innovation at Tyson Foods and managing iconic brands like Play-Doh at Hasbro, showcasing her expertise in product development and global supply chains.

She is a strong advocate for leadership that builds team confidence and accountability. Leena believes setting a clear vision is crucial to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a sense of ownership to drive results. Her interests include major consumer brands like The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble.

Unique fact: While General Manager at Hasbro, she was personally excited for the launch of the TV show "Play-Doh Squished. "

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Global Operations
Location
United States
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Global Operations
Currently leads all aspects of Crayola's global operations, including manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and quality assurance, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Product Innovation
Previously served as Senior Vice President of Innovation at Tyson Foods and held multiple senior R&D and product development roles at Crayola.
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Career

Work history

11-2024 - 12-2025
Executive Vice President, Global Operations
Crayola
3-2023 - 3-2024
Senior Vice President of Innovation
Tyson Foods
2-2020 - 2-2023
General Manager, Play-Doh & Creative Play
Hasbro
9-2017 - 1-2020
Senior Vice President Of Product Development
Crayola
9-2012 - 8-2017
Vice President, R&D
Crayola
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Education
1988 - 1991
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City College of New York
1987 - 1988
Chemistry
New York University
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