ABOUT US
Regal Specialty Foods is an Indian functional nutrition company focused on creating everyday nourishment solutions for modern families.
In a world of fast-moving food choices, Regal takes a thoughtful approach — revisiting trusted ingredients like millets, cereals, and functional herbs, and bringing them into today’s routines through clean, accessible formulations.
Our revitalising beverage blends are designed to be easy to prepare, enjoyable to consume, and suitable for regular use across age groups. The goal is simple: to make better nutrition a natural part of daily life.
Our Core Values
Innovation Rooted in Tradition
We honour time-tested ingredients while continuously evolving through research and modern food science.
Empowered Choices
We believe informed families make confident decisions about their nutrition and wellbeing.
Uncompromising Quality
From ingredient sourcing to taste and consistency, every detail reflects our commitment to excellence.
Our Vision
To build a trusted Indian specialty food brand that normalises daily superfoods consumption across age groups and represents Indian nutrition globally through a modern, science-backed approach.
Our Mission
To create superfood-based specialty foods that support the nutritional needs of the entire family — men, women, and children — every day.
Leadership Team
Ashok Namboodiri
Managing Director & CEOAn accomplished global business leader with 25+ years of experience across Media, Consumer Goods and Sports categories spanning emerging markets - India, Middle East and Africa - he has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building teams, launching new categories, and driving international expansion.
He is known for his pioneering work in sports regionalization, forging global partnerships, and mentoring next-generation leaders besides his appetite for exploring new challenges.
Ananthakrishnan Subramanian
Founder & Chief Operating OfficerWith over 27 years of leadership experience in the FMCG sector handling brands including Cadbury, Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, and Tropicana, he brings deep expertise in sales strategy, distribution, and market expansion.
He is a strong advocate for talent development, adept at articulating organizational missions and guiding teams to achieve ambitious goals. His strengths lie in strategic planning and effective communication, always pushing boundaries and transforming potential into performance.
Nirupama Srinivasa Desikan
Chief Scientist and Chief Product Officer
Nirupama is a senior food R&D and innovation leader with deep expertise in functional foods and nutritional product development. A food technologist from CFTRI she has more than 14 years of experience in developing and standardising new products across categories in the F&V, cereal and grain segments. Key categories that she excels in include fruit-based beverages, breakfast cereals, cookies, ready to cook products, jams, culinary pastes, extruded snacks, flaked cereals/grains, noodles, etc.
Bala Jambunathan
Chief Financial Officer
Bala Jambunathan is a seasoned financial powerhouse with decades of expertise in fiscal strategy and operational excellence. A qualified Cost and Management Accountant (ICWA) with a degree in Commerce, Bala brings a precision-based approach to financial architecture. Prior to her current role, she served as a pivotal leader in the real estate sector, overseeing a diverse portfolio of premium malls, residential complexes, and commercial properties. Beyond the boardroom, Bala is a passionate singer and an avid traveler who finds inspiration in exploring new cultures.
Keerthana Ananthakrishnan
Head of Operations
With a masters degree in food technology & science, Keerthana leads product development, nutrition research, and long-term brand strategy, focusing on creating clean and effective nutrition solutions. Detail-oriented and results-driven, her approach is rooted in strong communication, relationship-building, and a deep sense of ownership toward every task she undertakes. She believes that great results come from genuine connections, consistent effort, and a mindset focused on quality.