Roberto Buttini is an outstanding manager with more than 30 years of experience in the food industry. Particularly, he has specialized in areas such as Research & Development, Food Processing, Innovation and Safety & Hygiene. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the quality of ingestion products, applying solutions that benefit both consumers and the planet. His work has focused on ensuring excellence in food manufacturing, driving efficient and sustainable processes that meet the highest quality standards.

Throughout his career, he has worked in several renowned companies such as Barilla, one of the leading Italian companies in the Nutrition sector. There he has held several executive positions such as Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety. In addition, he was Director of Research, Development and Quality at Kamps - Lieken, acquiring key skills in the management of multidisciplinary teams, R&D strategies and in the implementation of disruptive quality systems. He also worked as a scientist at Enel, where he honed his analytical and research skills in complex technological contexts.

Internationally, he has gained recognition for his contribution to the food industry. He has been a reference in the design of strategies that secure products in multiple global markets. His work has allowed him to acquire worldwide prestige, consolidating his position as a leader in his field. He has been awarded for his focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, increasingly raising standards.

He has also contributed to scientific knowledge with specialized articles on food processing. His focus on change has enabled him to be at the forefront of developing safer practices, with a significant impact on improving systems.

• Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety at Barilla Group, Parma, Italy
• Product Development Director - Bakery Europe Mild & Beverage Categories at Barilla Group
• Director of Research, Development and Quality at Kamps - Lieken
• Scientist at Enel
• Specialization in Management at the Italian Management Institute Natale Toffoloni
• Specialization in Food Technology at the University of Parma, Italy
• Degree in Chemistry at the University of Parma, Italy