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Varun K.

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Director, Private Brand | Beverages, Packaged/Fresh Foods, Electronics, HABA & Apparel at 7-Eleven
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Varun is a C-suite executive and CPG veteran with over 20 years of leadership in product innovation, currently serving as Director at 7-Eleven. He has driven over $1. 5B in retail sales impact for major brands like Chobani, Post Holdings, and PepsiCo. Colleagues describe him as creative, innovative, and vision-driven.

Beyond his professional work, Varun is deeply engaged in applying technology to his personal life. He is passionate about using AI to support his daughters education and stays connected with his family through technology while traveling. He also participates in charitable events, such as golf tournaments for childrens hospitals.

Unique fact: Varun spent a summer building an educational AI co-bot named "Riyas Study Buddy" with his daughter to help her learn.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Director, Private Brand | Beverages, Packaged/Fresh Foods, Electronics, HABA & Apparel
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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AI in Product Dev
He is passionate about applying AI in product development, a key interest listed in his professional headline and reflected in his personal projects.
Food & Beverage Innovation
His career is centered on driving innovation in the food and CPG space for industry leaders like 7-Eleven, Chobani, and PepsiCo.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Director, Private Brand | Beverages, Packaged/Fresh Foods, Electronics, HABA & Apparel
7-Eleven
1-2023 - 8-2024
Director of Innovation (Bob Evans)
Post Holdings
1-2022 - 1-2023
Vice President of Food Product I Packaging I Regulatory & Nutrition I Consumer Insights
Fifth Season
2-2020 - 1-2022
Innovation Director - Core & Plant-Based Ventures - Sabra Dipping
PepsiCo
11-2016 - 3-2020
Director of Innovation
Chobani
In the press

Media appearances

7‑Eleven taps Chobani veteran to lead private label development. Featured in CStoreDive
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Boise State University
Masters
Illinois Institute of Technology
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