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Olugbenga Diyaolu

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Global Chief Research, Development and Sustainability Officer at Sabra Dipping Company
📍 Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Olugbenga is the Global Chief Research, Development, and Sustainability Officer at Sabra, leading innovation across product, packaging, and process. With over 20 years of experience at companies like Kraft and Dean Foods, he has a strong background in transforming R&D organizations. His work is guided by his education in Chemical Engineering and Product Development.

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Olugbengas passion for food was inspired by his mother. He now enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures and foods with his wife and two young daughters. He merges his personal experiences with his professional life, finding inspiration everywhere for new product ideas.

He was recently honored with the 20th Annual Deli Changemakers Award for his significant contributions to the industry.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Global Chief Research, Development and Sustainability Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Olugbenga shows up

Early Adopter
Objective Evaluator
Big Vision Person

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Olugbenga cares about

Food Innovation
He is focused on pushing the boundaries of hummus and taking the Sabra brand into new refrigerated spaces with unique global-fusion flavors.
Corporate Sustainability
His role explicitly includes sustainability, focusing on recyclable packaging, renewable energy, and community engagement to reduce food insecurity.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Global Chief Research, Development and Sustainability Officer
Sabra Dipping Company
7-2020 - 6-2022
Head of Research and Innovation R&D
Planterra Foods
6-2019 - 4-2020
Sr. Director R&D - Head of Product and Packaging Developmemt
Dean Foods
9-2018 - 5-2019
R&D Director of Product and Packaging Development
Dean Foods
6-2017 - 9-2018
Sr. Manager Product and Packaging Base Business
Dean Foods
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Education
2008 - 2010
Product Development
Northwestern University
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - BS
The University of Toledo
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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