MEET CARLOS MORALES CUETO, DRIVING INNOVATION AT NESTLÉ’S R&D ACCELERATOR

Carlos Morales is the technical manager of the R&D Accelerator Network, enabling the teams to get new products to market in 6 months. He has 30 yrs of experience in the FMGC Industry working on innovation across more than 70 different countries and supply chains in P&G and Nestlé. Since 2019 he has been part of the team that develop and run the R+D Accelerator of Nestlé, he has coached projects to ensure they can bring ideas to shop in 6 months, and supported the establishment of accelerator network globally.

What was your first job and what is your actual job?

First job: Chemical engineer at PG

Actual job: R+D Accelerator Technical Manager at Nestlé

Do you believe entrepreneurs are born with innate qualities or made through experiences and learning?

👶🏻 Born

🏋️‍♀️ Made

In the classic debate, which came first for you: the egg or the chicken?

🍳 Egg

🐔 Chicken

In the realm of technology, which do you think will have the greatest impact on the food system in the next 10 years? 

The food waste reduction and the new agriculture systems.

Which skill do you believe will be more useful in the future of work?

Personal communication skills.

Describe the most surprising culinary experience you’ve ever had

Eating in Oaxaca market in Mexico.

Name a professional you think we should interview

John Metselaar.