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Rania Abou Samra
Rania joined Lesaffre as Chief R&D and Innovation Officer in July. Prior to her current role, she has served as the Vice President and Head of Innovation and Research & Development at Nestlé Middle East and North Africa in April 2025 and Global Head of Product & Technology Development for Nestlé Health Science in January 2022, following her tenure as Vice President of Research and Development at the Vital Proteins business. With over 20 years of experience in Nutrition and R&D, she has a strong technical and scientific background that drives innovation forward.
Rania's professional journey includes her previous roles as Global Director of Science and Technology at Nestlé Health Science and Global R&D Lead for Consumer Care. Across various Nestlé research centers, she has lent her expertise to diverse sectors as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, translating scientific and technical insights into breakthrough innovations for both patients and consumers.
She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American University of Beirut, followed by a PhD in Obesity and Nutrition from the University of Toronto.
Rania aligns her mission with her passion to advance nutrition and positively impact lives through science. Her unwavering commitment to making the benefits of nutrition accessible to all remains a driving force in her personal and professional pursuits.
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Building the next generation of healthy foods25-Sep-2026Main Stage
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