Valerio Nannini

Background

About Valerio Nannini

Board-level advisor, Executive and Non-Executive Director, Interim Executive, and former global P&L leader with 30+ years of experience across food, health, nutrition, advanced proteins, and biotech.Recognised for combining industrial operating leadership, innovation and R&D governance, corporate venturing, and digital transformation to translate science, technology, and strategic partnerships into scalable and sustainable growth.Former General Manager, Advanced Proteins at Novonesis, where I led corporate venturing and growth platforms in biological and protein-based solutions, and former SVP, Head of Strategy & Performance at Nestlé, with global accountability for innovation strategy, performance, and digital platforms.I have operated at board, CEO, and regional managing director levels, with full P&L responsibility, turnaround experience, and governance exposure across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.Today, I work with boards, CEOs, executive teams, investors, and scale-ups on:• Board and governance support• Corporate venturing and ecosystem strategy• Growth and portfolio reinvention• Digital and R&D transformation• Sustainability and ESG-driven innovationOpen to Executive and Non-Executive Director, Board Committee, Interim Executive, and Senior Advisory Mandates.