Profile

Rajni Aneja is Managing Director, Cornell Institute for Food Systems, where she leads the Institute’s corporate engagement programs.

A seasoned corporate development professional with demonstrated success in identifying and commercializing new venture, product, and technology opportunities, she brings over thirty years of industry experience to her role. She previously held senior management positions with zuChem, MediChem Life Sciences (NASDAQ: MCLS), and ThermoGen, leading strategic partnering, M&A, and research management activities.

Ms. Aneja holds an M.B.A. in Business Economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and M.S. (Cornell University) and B.Sc. (Hons.) (University College London), both in Biochemistry.