Innovation Insiders

Join us as we slice into the core of food tech and innovation from the world's leading food & beverage business: Nestlé. Together with Mar Serra, Head of Nestlé's R&D Accelerator, we dig into the secrets of Nestlé's successes, fostered by an entrepreneurial and agile innovation mindset among the global team. We discuss how Nestlé speeds up innovation, bringing products

Join us as we unpack the evolving landscape of robotics and the integral role of AI in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automation.Together with Ulrike Tagscherer, Chief Innovation Officer at KUKA, we dive into the changing dynamics of human and robot collaboration. Ulrike's insights are a testament to KUKA’s forward-thinking approach, showcasing how they stay at th

Dive into this conversation with Sean McDowell, the innovation guru behind Herman Miller's groundbreaking designs and a former creative force at Nike and Converse, who designed the Nike Air Max Plus.Sean spills the secrets of his dynamic career, from shaping the future of sportswear to steering innovation at global events like the Beijing Olympics. Discover how his design philosoph

In this episode, we speak to Nespresso insights expert, Stéphane Szymerzna, about how Nespresso is using a test & learn approach to innovation – whether that’s inventing a new product for their existing line, or optimizing for sustainability.Stéphane shares his enthusiasm for coffee and innovation, discussing the challenges of introducing new products while considering co

In this episode, Nick Tate, Head of NEXT – Haleon’s innovation arm, shares his perspective on the success criteria for launching new products and brands in consumer healthcare.Haleon is one of the world’s leading consumer health businesses, owning category leading brands like Nicorette, Advil, Voltaren and Sonsodyne.Nick and Vincent discuss the impact of AI on brands and busi