Milangela Diaz

Milangela Diaz currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development at Benestar Brands, overseeing R&D efforts across various product categories including Pellets, Tortillas, and Pork Rinds since June 2024. Previously, Milangela held the position of Director of R&D Innovation at Palmex Alimentos SA de CV and Director of Research Development at Weston Foods, where extensive experience was gained in leading product development and innovation initiatives. A career at PepsiCo included roles as R&D Sr. Manager Global Platform and R&D Manager for Venezuela, focusing on innovation, business strategy influence, and productivity improvements across the Snacks Category. Earlier experience at Mondelēz International involved managing the innovation pipeline for Biscuits, and initial roles included Production Planner at Kraft Foods. Milangela earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Yacambú.