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Science Shaping the Future: Dr. Angela Naef on innovation, creativity and a better tomorrow

About This Episode

We’re delighted to introduce a brand new series of Change Makers: Science Shaping the Future, where we’ll be exploring how today’s leading scientists are transforming the world around us – from our daily lives to our careers, and tackling the planet’s biggest challenges.

Our first guest is Dr. Angela Naef, Chief Research and Development Officer at Reckitt, the global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition whose products touch the lives of billions of people every day. With an exceptional career in biotech and health sciences, Angela is at the forefront of Reckitt’s mission to drive innovation that not only addresses today’s health challenges, but shapes the future of healthier lives worldwide.

In this episode, Angela shares her journey in science and the power of curiosity and creativity in innovation. She discusses the role of AI in boosting productivity, the value of diversity of thought, and her mission to empower young women to pursue STEM careers.

We’d like to extend a special thanks to Condé Nast for hosting this interview.

Dr. Angela Naef

Angela joined Reckitt as Chief R&D Officer in September 2020. She is responsible for elevating Reckitt’s science capability and platforms as well as for driving external partnerships.

Angela brings to Reckitt over 23 years of diverse senior leadership experience in product and business development roles. Most recently, Angela spent ten years at DuPont, in various technical and commercial leadership roles, where she led the Nutrition & Biosciences Global Technology and Innovation organisation. Angela has a strong track record of accelerating innovation in the areas of food and nutrition sciences, materials, health and clinical sciences, regulatory and biotechnology. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and actively works on STEM education to inspire the next generation of new scientists, engineers and experts. Angela is a graduate of the University of California, Davis with a PhD in Physical Chemistry and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

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