BETSABE DIAZ
Blonay,Vaud
Summary
Experienced and passionate leader with 21+ years of coffee industry expertise. By delivering exceptional products that surpass coffee enthusiasts' expectations, I have cultivated a deep understanding of their preferences and trends. This consumer-centric approach has enabled me to lead teams in creating innovative, high-quality coffee offerings that resonate with the target market. Through staying attuned to evolving tastes, I have driven business growth, and delivered delightful and satisfying coffee experiences to our consumers all around the world.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Global PSC Lead
Nestec
08.2022 - Current
- Lead Nescafé's I&R strategy in collaboration with SBU, Zones, and Markets. Manage R&D portfolio to achieve financial indicators for R&D intensity and iNNS.
- Develop innovative products and technology/process aligned with Global, Zone, and Market Plans.
- Lead and develop a team of 12 specialists, project managers, and coffee experts.
- Collaborate with Black Cup S&T lead and Consumer insights to define roadmaps.
R&D Coffee Expert & Senior Project Manager
NRDO
06.2014 - 07.2022
- Divers roles in R&D (Specialist, Sr Specialist, PM, Sr. PM and Coffee Expert)
- Innovative coffee expert, creator of Gold Dust technology, elevating the soluble coffee experience.
- Responsible for global launch of winning soluble coffee products. Lead top 10 complex projects with multi-market executions.
- Drive deployment of new trends and technologies across Zones and Markets.
Innovation & Renovation Manager
Nestle UK LTD
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Drive the innovation pipeline for the beverages business in the UK together with the business
- Responsible of the commercial execution and Industrialization of large capital projects
Innovation and Renovation Manager
Nestlé México
06.2008 - 07.2011
Drive beverage innovation in the Mexican market. Accountable for P&L and business profitability.
Beverage Scientific & Associate
Kraft Foods USA (Mondelez International, JDE)
06.2003 - 05.2008
Develop and Launch new products in Zone Americas, and implemented diverse cost savings initiatives (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica).
Education
Leadership programme -
London Business School
London, UK01-2021
MBA - MBA
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Phoenix, Arizona, USA01-2009
Master - Marketing & Commercialization
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Mexico, Mexico01-2004
Master - Food Engineering
Universidad De Las Américas
Puebla, Mexico01-2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Driving for results
- Strategic sighted and mindset
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Collaboration and Team building
- Excellent organization skills
Languages
Espagnol
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Expérimenté (C2)
Français
Intermédiaire supérieur (B2)
Catalan
Intermédiaire (B1)
Personal Information
Certification
Q grader - on going 2025
PMI Certified- 2017
Timeline
R&D Global PSC Lead
Nestec
08.2022 - Current
R&D Coffee Expert & Senior Project Manager
NRDO
06.2014 - 07.2022
Innovation & Renovation Manager
Nestle UK LTD
08.2011 - 05.2014
Innovation and Renovation Manager
Nestlé México
06.2008 - 07.2011
Beverage Scientific & Associate
Kraft Foods USA (Mondelez International, JDE)
06.2003 - 05.2008
Leadership programme -
London Business School
MBA - MBA
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Master - Marketing & Commercialization
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Master - Food Engineering
Universidad De Las Américas
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