Roberto is currently holding two positions at Barilla, Vice President Global Quality & Food Safety and R&D Strategy. His career with barilla started more than 30 years ago, with several assignments in Product Development, Process Development, Research, Innovation, quality and Food safety, with increased leadership responsibilities. Prior to his current role, he was Vice President Product Development and Global Center of Expertise Bakery for Barilla, where he successfully completed projects on product portfolio innovation, renovation and design to value. Before joining Product Development, Roberto has held the position of Research Development and Quality Director at Kamps, part of Barilla Group, in Germany and Netherlands, supporting the company turnaround.