R&D - Innovation - Sustainability Executive shaping corporate start-ups, building science and innovation ecosystems enabling digital transformation
Zibi leads Science, Design and Innovation for world’s leading Ice-cream company, creating an independent 8bln start-up.
He has shaped Food and Agriculture Technology ecosystems across India, China, Middle-East, North America, Kenya, Poland, Germany and the UK. Driven profitable growth from superior and sustainable products of Iconic Brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerries, Knorr, Pukka, Hellman’s, Tazo and Pure Leaf across global career of 29 years. Breaking the boundries of product category definitions through game changing innovations.
Experienced in acquiring and growing scale-up businesses and crafting a culture which accelerates talent and business growth (the “winning blend”). An architect of Food System Intelligence concept.
Married, with two daughters and a female dog Roxy. Vocational farmer, cook and impact mentor/investor.
As food technology continues to evolve at unprecedented speed, even the most established categories — including ice cream — are being redefined by new innovation paradigms. From novel ingredients and processing technologies to digital tools and artificial intelligence, R&D is entering a new era of precision, speed, and complexity.
In this session, we will explore how global ice cream leader 『Magnum』 is reimagining innovation through the lens of technology and AI. The discussion will examine which emerging technologies truly unlock scalable value, how AI can accelerate consumer insight generation and flavor development, and where human creativity, sensory judgment, and strategic decision-making remain irreplaceable. The session will also address how large organizations balance bold innovation with commercial viability, transforming ice cream R&D from inspiration-led development into a disciplined, future-ready system.