Marco Villone

Marco Villone serves as Vice President Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Americas at Ingredion Incorporated, leading strategic planning across North and South America for the global ingredient solutions provider. With a robust background in various leadership roles at Ingredion, including Vice President of Strategy for North America and Vice President of Marketing for the U.S. and Canada, Marco has been instrumental in guiding teams and overseeing business strategy implementation. Previous experience includes serving as General Manager for National Starch Mexico and managing emerging markets in Europe, as well as significant roles at Linostar S.p.A. in consumer research and raw material development. Marco holds two MBAs from INSEAD and a degree in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University.