Veteran quality leader returns strengthening Nellson’s commitment to quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nellson Nutraceutical LLC, North America’s leading full-service contract manufacturer of nutritional bars and functional powders, today announced the appointment of Raj Krishnamachari as Vice President, Quality & Regulatory. Effective September 14, 2026, Krishnamachari will lead Nellson’s Quality & Regulatory organization across its North American manufacturing network.
Krishnamachari returns to Nellson with extensive quality and regulatory leadership experience and a deep understanding of the company’s operations, customers, and culture. He previously served as Senior Director of Quality at Nellson, where he helped strengthen quality systems, advance food safety programs, support successful regulatory inspections, and foster a culture centered on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Krishnamachari succeeds Marty Hudak-Roos, who recently announced her retirement following a distinguished career in quality and regulatory leadership. Throughout her tenure, Hudak-Roos championed a culture of quality that helped shape the standards, systems, and mindset that continue to guide Nellson today. Her impact can be seen across the organization, and Nellson wishes her continued success and happiness in retirement.
“Quality, food safety, and regulatory excellence are foundational to the trust our customers place in Nellson every day,” said Jean Filion, Chief Executive Officer of Nellson. “Raj brings an exceptional combination of industry expertise, proven leadership, and firsthand knowledge of our business. He understands our customers, our manufacturing network, and our commitment to quality. Raj is uniquely positioned to build on the strong foundation Marty and the team have established while continuing to strengthen the systems, processes, and culture that support our customers’ success.”
In his new role, Krishnamachari will oversee quality, food safety, supplier approval, sanitation, regulatory affairs, and compliance functions across Nellson’s manufacturing facilities, helping ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer assurance across the organization.
About Nellson
Nellson is North America’s leading co-manufacturer of nutritional bars and functional powders. By combining advanced technology with Human Intelligence™, Nellson helps customers bring winning nutrition products to market. Learn more at NellsonLLC.com.
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