Dr. Awati a veterinarian from India, completed masters and PhD from Wageningen University, The Netherlands. Then he worked as research scientist in Massey University, New Zealand in nutrition and health. Following that he worked as scientist in Nutreco R&D. He also worked on several global positions for Dupont Animal Nutrition (Now IFF), before joining EW Nutrition as Global Director Enzymes. He has led efforts to develop and launch some of the leading products in animal nutrition and intestinal health for the global feed additive market. Animal nutrition and intestinal health has always been his primary interest and passion.