Mintec, a leading provider of market intelligence and pricing solutions for the agri-food sector has announced the appointment of Vinay Kapoor as the company’s new chief product officer.

With his extensive experience in hi-tech software product development and leadership, Vinay will be instrumental in driving Mintec’s product strategy and innovation efforts. He brings nearly 20+ years of progressive experience in building SaaS products that delight users and cultivate strong customer relationships. In addition, his expertise in scaling up product teams in startups and large companies will be invaluable in Mintec’s journey of product expansion and market growth, said a release by the company.‌‌

In his role, Vinay will drive Mintec’s product strategy and vision, spearheading innovation and ensuring the delivery of market-leading solutions to empower customers in the agri-food sector. His deep understanding of customer needs, ability to drive metric-driven development, and expertise in scaling product teams will play a crucial role in Mintec’s future growth and success, the release said.‌‌

Before joining Mintec, he served as the senior vice president of product and acting chief technology officer at Interos, responsible for end-to-end product strategy and execution. He played a vital role in developing a highly complex product that created a new supply chain risk management category known as operational resilience via vendor risk management. Under his leadership, Interos achieved remarkable success, including a billion-dollar valuation and fund-raising from top-tier venture capitalists.

On the appointment, Spencer Wicks CEO at Mintec said, “Vinay’s extensive experience in product development, strategic leadership, and track record of driving growth align perfectly with Mintec’s goals. In addition, his passion for building exceptional SaaS products and customer-centric approach will be instrumental in shaping our product roadmap and driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”‌‌

Kapoor expressed his excitement about joining Mintec, stating, “I am thrilled to be a part of Mintec and to lead the product strategy and innovation initiatives. Mintec has an outstanding reputatiown for unique data and leading-edge technology, and I am excited to contribute to the company’s mission of providing market intelligence and pricing solutions that empower our customers to make informed decisions. I look forward to working with the talented team at Mintec to deliver exceptional products and drive value for our customers.”‌‌