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Karina Labarta

Karina Labarta

R&D Sr Director PepsiCo Mexico Foods

Summary

Experienced R&D executive (PepsiCo, Mondelez, Nabisco) with a 25+ year track record of delivery to both strategic and operational business targets to drive growth and margin. Driven by results, a passion for developing diverse teams and a focus on learning – combining marketing with deep technical expertise - have led to a track record of increasing responsibilities and accomplishments.

International, multi-country business experience as well as demonstrated success in building partnerships, developing people and delivering results across cultures

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Sr Director

PepsiCo Mexico Foods
10.2021 - Current

- R&D member of PepsiCo Mexico Foods Executive Committee

- Translate business needs into robust Innovation pipeline and growth strategies in close partnership with the Commercial team

- Lead a team to utilize technology and digital tools to deliver consumer-centric and competitively advantaged products

- Guarantee flawless and consistent execution of innovation, productivity, and portfolio transformation projects

- Create a culture of technical curiosity, agility, innovation, and collaboration across the R&D community

- Develop a vibrant and diverse team of scientists

R&D Sr Director

PepsiCo Do Brazil
01.2018 - 09.2021

- R&D member of PepsiCo do Brazil Executive Committee
- R&D site leader of the newly constructed R&D technology centre (for biodiversity & permissibility for Snacks and Nutrition) in Sorocaba (Brazil)

R&D Sr Director Central & South America

PepsiCo
09.2016 - 12.2017

- R&D Member of PepsiCo Central & South America Executive Committee

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R&D Director Biscuits & Cereals SACAF

PepsiCo
07.2013 - 08.2016

R&D Director South Cone

PepsiCo
11.2011 - 06.2013

R&D Manager South Cone

PepsiCo
08.2009 - 10.2011

R&D Manager South Cone

Mondelez
12.2004 - 07.2009

R&D Sr Scientist

Mondelez Nabisco
08.1996 - 11.2004

Education

Leading Digital Transformation

Wharton Executive Education
01-2023

Top Management Diploma

Tecnologico Monterrey

Chemistry Degree

Universidad Del Salvador

Skills

  • Strategic Skills

  • Collaboration

  • Problem solving

  • Decision making

  • Adaptability

  • Strategic Skills

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Timeline

R&D Sr Director

PepsiCo Mexico Foods
10.2021 - Current

R&D Sr Director

PepsiCo Do Brazil
01.2018 - 09.2021

R&D Sr Director Central & South America

PepsiCo
09.2016 - 12.2017

R&D Director Biscuits & Cereals SACAF

PepsiCo
07.2013 - 08.2016

R&D Director South Cone

PepsiCo
11.2011 - 06.2013

R&D Manager South Cone

PepsiCo
08.2009 - 10.2011

R&D Manager South Cone

Mondelez
12.2004 - 07.2009

R&D Sr Scientist

Mondelez Nabisco
08.1996 - 11.2004

Leading Digital Transformation

Wharton Executive Education

Top Management Diploma

Tecnologico Monterrey

Chemistry Degree

Universidad Del Salvador
Karina LabartaR&D Sr Director PepsiCo Mexico Foods