Ralf Rudolph

FMCG Leader | Research & Development | Supply Chain

Greater Freiburg Area

About

Experienced, authentic FMCG leader with a passion for people development to unleash and drive the potential of an organization. Forward looking thinker with strong interpersonal skills and extensive technical knowledge across the fields of product, process innovation and manufacturing. Proven track record of unlocking commercial opportunities and supply strategies through technical programs and applied science.

Experience

  • Mondelēz International (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director Strategy Capability & Operations - Supply Chain Europe
      2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Research & Development Area Lead - Central Europe
      Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chocolate Research & Development Lead Europe
      Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 · 7 mos

  • Kraft Foods (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Group Leader Confectionery Premium Tablet Innovation
      Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Responsible for all innovation and product developement activities of Kraft's European chocolate tablet portfolio under Cote d’Or, Toblerone and Green & Black’s

    • Group Leader Confectionery New Product Development
      Jan 2010 - Nov 2010 · 11 mos

      Responsible for leading Wafer & BiteSize developments.

    • Group Leader Central EU Confectionery R&D
      Feb 2009 - Jan 2010 · 1 yr

      Short term assignment to lead the Central European Confectionery R&D team focusing on new product development, brand maintenance & factory support.

  • Analytical Coffee Chemistry at Kraft Jacobs Suchard
    Aug 2000 - Dec 2000 · 5 mos