Kunal Gupta
Kunal Gupta is a senior strategy and supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience shaping growth and operational excellence for leading F&B and retail brands such as Kitopi, Bateel, Tim Hortons, Godiva, and Cold Stone Creamery across the Middle East, UK, India, Singapore, and China. He has led large-scale transformations, building resilient and cost-efficient supply networks while aligning long-term strategies to deliver sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
In his current role as Head of Strategy at Safco, Kunal is steering the company’s next phase of growth by driving new market expansion, aligning P&L targets with operational priorities, and strengthening Safco’s position as a leading food distribution player. He works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable supply chain, procurement, and commercial initiatives.
Throughout his career, Kunal has designed regional hub models, scaled multi-country networks, led digital transformations (ERP, WMS, AI demand planning), and forged strategic supplier partnerships that unlocked multimillion-dollar savings.
With a rare blend of strategic foresight and operational depth, Kunal is passionate about building future-ready organizations anchored on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity.
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Food Packaging and Shelf-Life Innovations: Sustainable vs. Functional Packaging Solutions to Revolutionize Consumption05-Nov-2025Al Multaqua Ballroom