Nicolas Donadio
Global Packaging & R&D Transformation Leader | Driving Digital Innovation, Human-Centered Design & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Director, Global Foods Packaging Innovation & Digital Transformation at PepsiCo
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicolas Donadio
I’m a global innovation and transformation leader with deep expertise in Packaging R&D, Industrial Design, and Digital Transformation. My focus is building organizations that innovate smarter—where creativity, efficiency, and human-centered design drive measurable business impact.Currently, I lead the Digital Transformation for Global Foods Packaging R&D, the largest change in over 20 years. This initiative is revolutionizing how our teams work—introducing new systems, digital tools, and agile processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation.I also drive the transformation of our Global Packaging Innovation model, embedding human-centric design capabilities that elevate creativity, collaboration, and consumer relevance across functions.Previously, I led the Global Packaging Analytical Lab, modernizing testing capabilities, standardizing global methods, upgrading equipment, and developing technical talent. These efforts strengthened global quality and reliability standards across the network.With a background spanning industrial design, manufacturing, and innovation leadership across major global brands, I bridge creative strategy with operational excellence to deliver transformation that lasts. I’m passionate about shaping the future of innovation, helping organizations unlock their full creative and business potential.
Experience
Director, Global Foods Packaging Innovation & Digital Transformation
Apr 2024 — Present · Plano, TX, US
Leading the largest organizational transformation in Foods R&D Packaging in 20+ years.• Driving new digital systems and agile processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation.• Embedding human-centered design across global innovation teams.• Previously led the Global Packaging Analytical Lab, modernizing methods and capabilities.
Education
University of Buenos Aires
B.S. Industrial Design, Industrial Design
1993 — 1999
Saint Trinneans School
Bilingual bachelor, Bilingual bachelor specialized in Science
1984 — 1992
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