Michelle Villarroel

Michelle Villarroel is an accomplished professional in the field of food science and innovation, currently serving as B2B R&D Team Leader at NotCo since April 2020. In this role, Michelle leads a regional team focused on driving innovation projects in the food industry for key LATAM clients, overseeing projects from research to implementation and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to align technical and commercial needs. Previously, Michelle was a Senior Food Scientist at NotCo, managing innovative product development projects utilizing artificial intelligence and contributing to global project execution across multiple countries. Earlier experience includes work as a Project Engineer at the Centro Regional de Estudios en Alimentos Saludables, where Michelle developed tailored food products for small and medium enterprises and secured funding through government initiatives. Michelle's educational background includes a Master's in Business Management and a degree in Civil Bioengineering, complemented by diplomas in Business Management and Food Innovation.