Milena Ruffino
R&D Packaging Manager @ Mondelēz International
About
Food Engineer by training, astrologer by passion, and mentor to women on the move — especially executive mothers. I spent 15 years in the beauty industry, working in Innovation Strategy, New Product Development, and Circular Economy. I contributed to advancing Natura’s sustainable commitments until, in 2024, I closed that chapter to embrace a new life cycle, including relocating abroad with my family.Currently, I am dedicated to the global food industry, where I strategically align business needs with technical packaging solutions, focusing on innovation and sustainability. I lead and develop a team of 8 professionals, alongside managing key global stakeholder relationships.Driven by a deep curiosity about the mysteries of the soul, I believe the world today is in urgent need of more Heart and Soul — more connection, authenticity, and humanity - and today, I integrate my corporate background with a symbolic and holistic lens to share knowledge and support Executive Women awakening and reconnecting with who they truly are.
Mexico
Mexico City Metropolitan Area
Cosmetics
Strategic Communications, Software de gestão de projetos, Software de gestão, Equipes multidisciplinares, Gestão de programas, Entrega de produtos, Iniciativas estratégicas, Problem solving, Strategic thinking, Adaptability, Flexibility, Research and Development, Multi-functional, Gestão de interfaces, Conformidade de produtos, Demos, Bens de consumo embalados, Pensamento estratégico, Entrega de projetos, Resolução de problemas
Experience
R&D Packaging Manager
Mondelēz International
Mexico City, Mexico
Reporting to the Latin America R&D Packaging Director. Responsible for developing and implementing a work plan strategically prepared by the BU Mexico, for Candy and Chocolates.
Global Project and Transformation Manager
Natura
México, México
Reporting to the Executive Director of Avon R&D. Responsible for managing the project to relocate Avon's Global Innovation Center from the United States to Brazil.
Global R&D Sustainable Packaging Manager
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Reporting to the Global Director of Packaging Sustainability at Natura&CO. Responsible for developing and implementing a work plan strategically prepared by the brand, aiming to achieve the objectives established for Circularity and Decarbonization by 2030.
R&D Sustainable Packaging Manager
Natura
Cajamar, São Paulo, Brasil
Reporting to the General Manager of Packaging Development. Responsible for formulating sustainable commitments for packaging, developing the Circularity strategy, and setting goals for 2025 and 2030, aligned with Innovation. Leadership of 3 direct and 2 indirect employees. Main duties/responsibilities: ● Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of these commitments while providing value to the company. ● Crucial role in the governance of Natura's Ecodesign Committee, facilitating dialogue between different areas in discussions on topics related to the Circular Economy.
R&D Senior Product Development Coordinator
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Reporting to the General Manager of Packaging Development. Responsible for the restructuring of the Finished Products Development area, driving the Innovation and Competitiveness strategy in Natura's Makeup category. Leadership of 2 direct employees.
R&D Senior Packaging Development Coordinator
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Reporting to the Packaging Development Manager. Responsible for leading projects in the development of new packaging, from initial conception to effective commercialization, ensuring adherence to quality, aesthetics, and product safety standards. Leadership of 2 people.
R&D Packaging Development Coordinator
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Reporting to the Packaging Development Manager. Responsible for leading new packaging development projects, from conception to commercialization, ensuring quality, aesthetics, and safety standards for the products.
R&D Senior Packaging Development Analyst
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Acting in the main packaging projects of the brands UNA (prestige makeup) and Fotoequilíbrio (sun protection), playing a role in defining the visual identity and functionality of the products.
R&D Junior Packaging Development Analyst
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Development of new packaging for the FACES brand, playing an essential role in the evolution of the visual identity and functionality of makeup products.
Trainee - R&D Packaging Development
Natura
São Paulo, Brasil
Member of the Sustainability Committee
ABRE Associação Brasileira de Embalagem
Leader of the Labeling for Recycling project
Packaging Design Axis Member
Rede pela Circularidade do Plástico
Trainee - R&D Product Development
Cia Leco de Produtos Alimentícios
São Paulo, Brasil
Exchange (Work)
Walt Disney World
Flórida, Estados Unidos
Exchange (Study English)
Converse International School of Languages
Califórnia, Estados Unidos
Education
FGV EAESP
in Business Administration
CEAG Specialization Course in Administration for Graduates
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
in Food Engineering
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