Usman Younas
Commercial Leader | Regional Chief Science Officer | Driving Growth and Innovation
The move
MovePepsiCo → Kerry
TitleDirector R&D MENA & Pakistan → Commercial Director
LocationRiyadh → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Saudi Arabia → United Arab Emirates
Native languageUrdu, English
Years in UAE3.0
Total experience20.8 years
Kerry headcount10,001+ employees
Kerry industryFood and Beverage Services
Kerry HQNaas
Kerry typePublic Company
Career arc
- Commercial DirectorMar 2025 — Present
Kerry· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Country Manager APMEA RegionMay 2023 — Mar 2025Kerry· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Director R&D MENA & PakistanFeb 2020 — Jun 2023
PepsiCo· Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia· Full-time - R&D Senior ManagerMar 2014 — Feb 2020Pepsico· Middle East & Africa
- Technical Brands Manager (Extrusion and Baked)Apr 2010 — Mar 2014Pepsico· Middle East
- Pepsico Asia Pacific R&D － Lahore, PakistanJun 2007 — Mar 2010Pepsico· Lahore, Pakistan
- Asst. Manager R&DJun 2005 — Jun 2007
Haleeb Foods Ltd.· Lahore, Pakistan
Education
- University of Agriculture, FaisalabadBachelor's Degree · Food Science and Technology1999 — 2003
- University of Agriculture, FaisalabadMaster's Degree · Food Science and Technology2003 — 2005
Languages
- Urdu · Native or bilingual
- English · Native or bilingual
Top skills
Talent DeveloperCross-functional Team LeadershipManagementFood ProcessingERPStrategic Planning
About
I am a commercial leader at Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, where I create the strategic vision and drive the business plan within Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) region. With over 18 years of international experience in the food and beverage industry, I have a proven track record of delivering growth and innovation through commercial acumen, R&D expertise, consumer and customer insight. I am passionate about creating better food and beverage solutions that are aligned with consumer needs, preferences, and trends, and that support the health and well-being of people and the planet.