Harini holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Vrije University, Amsterdam, specialising in engineering bacterial enzymes for food, flavour, and pharma applications. Before joining Lux, she worked as a Senior Associate Scientist at DSM Food Specialties in the Netherlands. In Harini’s current role, she provides strategic advice to shape the innovation journey of Lux's clients, evaluating opportunities for several technology topics across the CPG value chain, ranging from sustainable ingredient production to functional health ingredients and microbiome modulation.