Adriana Porto Piculi

Adriana Porto Piculi is an accomplished R&D Coordinator specializing in the food sector, currently employed at The Hershey Company since May 2020. With a robust background in research and development, Adriana has held senior and mid-level positions at Cacau Show, where responsibilities included developing seasonal campaigns, research of new ingredients, and overseeing product testing and shelf life studies. Prior experience includes roles at J. Macêdo S.A. and Kellogg Company, focusing on project management, product development, cost reduction initiatives, and regulatory compliance. Adriana holds an MBA in Project Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and degrees in Production Engineering and Food Technology, supplemented by a background in quality control. Adriana's expertise is complemented by international exposure, including industry workshops in Belgium and collaboration with teams across Latin America and North America.