Davide Pietrasanta

Packaging Lead Coffee at Nestlé

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Global Packaging Lead Coffee at Nestlé
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Unilever (9 yrs 8 mos)
    • Global Design & Sustainability Manager Foods
      Jul 2015 - Feb 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      In current role, my primary responsibility is to lead the packaging development process of key global innovations in the Foods portfolio by: Drafting global innovation roadmaps and strategic papers to map the future design opportunities for the category. Leading the full design development process ensuring excellence in packaging execution. Managing design partners to lead and facilitate design process by applying the ‘holistic brand design’ process. Managing external design agencies & partner suppliers to create and deliver superior packaging experiences. Facilitating internal workshop / RA / network sessions. Defining packaging sourcing strategy by planning with procurement, supply chain and external partner suppliers. Owning Sustainability agenda. Owning testing and design validation plans.

    • R&D Packaging Project Manager Dressings
      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Focus Area: Foods, Spreads and Dressings platform. Responsible of leading regional innovation projects for delivering new packaging innovations in Europe. Key activities: Collaborate with Brand marketing in drafting packaging design startegy for Europe Coordinate the packaging design ecosystem (internal functions, agencies, suppliers, printers, etc.) Lead packaging development process from brief to concept creation to final implementation & production.

    • Management Trainee & Packaging Design Specialist
      May 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Focus Area: Hygiene Every Flush platform (toilet blocks products) Responsible for delivering Global Packaging Innovations in the area of solid/liquid dispensing systems for the toilet. My primary role is to lead the design development of new innovations by managing different internal & external counterparties such as design/engineering agencies, supplier, SC and Marketing teams.

  • Industrial Designer at Reverse Innovation http://www.reverseinnovation.com/
    Dec 2009 - Jun 2010 · 7 mos

    Industrial Designer responsible for developing design projects from concept to engineering phase, including the making of working prototypes as proof of principle.

  • Industrial Designer at 3M
    Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 · 7 mos

    Thesis project & internship as Industrial Designer responsible for the design development of office products, display & shelf ready packs.

  • Junior Industrial Designer - Internship at PRM Design http://www.prmdesign.com/
    Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 · 5 mos

    Industrial designer responsible for creating design concepts & for managing internal prototyping activities.