Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman to take on role as chief research & development officer
Keurig Dr Pepper announced the appointment of Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research & development officer, effective Jan. 9, 2023, reporting to chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated R&D capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after 16 years with the company, as previously announced.
Rotem-Wildeman joins KDP with 25 years of leadership experience driving product innovation and commercialization for leading global food and beverage companies as well as industry-disruptive start-ups. She was most recently chief scientific officer at the LIVEKINDLY Collective, a plant-based startup with a portfolio of established brands as well as innovative new products. Prior to that role, Rotem-Wildeman was Global Head of R&D at GODIVA Chocolatier.