Rania Abou Samra

Rania joined Lesaffre as Chief R&D and Innovation Officer in July. Prior to her current role, she has served as the Vice President and Head of Innovation and Research & Development at Nestlé Middle East and North Africa in April 2025 and Global Head of Product & Technology Development for Nestlé Health Science in January 2022, following her tenure as Vice President of Research and Development at the Vital Proteins business. With over 20 years of experience in Nutrition and R&D, she has a strong technical and scientific background that drives innovation forward. Rania's professional journey includes her previous roles as Global Director of Science and Technology at Nestlé Health Science and Global R&D Lead for Consumer Care. Across various Nestlé research centers, she has lent her expertise to diverse sectors as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, translating scientific and technical insights into breakthrough innovations for both patients and consumers. She earned b