Global Innovation Director | Food

TRANSEARCH; Roma; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading executive search firm is seeking an Innovation Director for a global luxury food brand. The role involves leading product development from ideation to launch, collaborating across teams, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has experience in FMCG, financial acumen, and a strategic mindset. This position offers a chance to influence the brand's innovative future in the high-end food industry.

Competenze

• Proven success leading end-to-end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white-space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
• Financial acumen and confidence in building and presenting P&Ls.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple high-impact projects.

Mansioni

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch.
• Create project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and metrics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless delivery.
• Own and manage project budgets and P&L.
• Present proposals and progress updates to the Board.

Conoscenze

Leadership in innovation

Financial acumen

Collaborative skills

Creative and strategic mindset

Organizational skills

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Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London

Roma - 2 ore fa

Our client is a global luxury food brand, the solid market leader in its category with creativity and innovation at the heart of their mission. They're redefining what's possible in the high‑end food industry, developing innovative products that truly make a difference for people everywhere. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of their award‑winning products and directly influence the company's future growth. As Innovation Director you will lead the full innovation lifecycle from white‑space ideation to product launch, ensuring every new concept aligns with real consumer insights and delivers strong commercial results.

Role Highlights

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch, grounded in data, insight and storytelling.
• Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and commercial metrics.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, operations, design, and co‑manufacturers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Own and manage project budgets and P&L, ensuring scalability and profitability.
• Present proposals and progress updates to the Board, influencing future innovation strategy.

You Will Need

• Proven success leading end‑to‑end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white‑space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
• Financial acumen and confidence in building and presenting P&Ls.
• Creative, strategic mindset with excellent organisational and influencing skills.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple high‑impact projects.