Gianluca Dimartino
Open Innovation Lead @Mondelēz International
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WORK HISTORY
Open Innovation Lead @Mondelēz International
East Hanover, NJ, US
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & NETWORK BUILDING•Built and managed a network of 200+ external collaborators including innovation services, research institutions, startups, technology experts, and innovation consortia.•Launched acceleration programs, onboarding startups, training them in corporate processes, and running proof-of-concept pilots with internal SMEs.•Designed and implemented the company’s open innovation framework, connecting internal R&D with hundreds of external partners including startups, academia, accelerators, and consortia.•Developed an innovation funding strategy by mapping and securing access to hundreds of North American government grants across different sources, accelerating R&D project timelines and reducing innovation costs•Forged strategic partnerships with leading Startup Hubs and accelerators.TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS•Managed innovation platform subscriptions and digital tools, enabling organization-wide access to cutting-edge innovation resources•Helped implementing programs for long-term strategic investment planning identifying breakthrough technologies 3-5 years ahead of market adoption•Facilitated client innovation partnerships connecting customers with academic institutions and research organizations for collaborative R&D initiatives•Streamlined partnership processes, creating efficient workflows between innovation, legal, and procurement in finalizing disclosure and Development Agreements•Represented the organization at major innovation conferences and technology events, building brand presence in innovation ecosystem
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry
Università di Catania
Laurea Bs/M.S., Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT GIANLUCA DIMARTINO
Innovation leader with 20+ years of experience bridging R&D, Science, and external ecosystems to accelerate innovation in the food industry and beyond. Proven track record in building open innovation strategies, establishing global startup and academic partnerships, mapping and securing government funding opportunities, and driving cross-industry collaborations that bring disruptive technologies into corporate pipelines. Recognized for transforming scientific expertise into actionable innovation platforms that deliver sustainable growthLanguages: Italian (fluent), English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
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