Biochemical engineer (MBE marketing) with more than 16 years in R&D , leading teams and innovation pipeline of FMCG/CPG companies and R&D strategy definiton. Innovation management for global, regional and local projects, savings, reformulation, Taylor made, business continuity, value improvement, B2C & B2B. Working as one team with main interfaces (Mkt, SC, Sales, QA), leading local and virtual teams (regional and global). Others: Product development and escalation, legislation compliance, labeling, specification management, product development, emulsions technology, sensory evaluation and consumer insights/Cx, budget management, design to value, value creation, SAP PLM, supplier and material development, process development, GMP and Legal compliance, sales information development (technical, elevator, demos, selling stories). Digital change management (experience in system and change implementation / SAP PLM / Digital modeling) and Product Life Cycle Management. Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish (native). Category expertise: processes foods, sauces & condiments, dressings, plant based, savoury, emulsions, fruits & vegetables. Personal care.