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Maria Bettina Asilo

Maria Bettina Asilo

  • Position: mKTP Associate - New Product Development
  • Areas of expertise: Business Strategy; Operations and Supply Chain Management; Business Development and Growth; Technology and Innovation Management; Organisational Change Management
  • Email: M.Asilo@leeds.ac.uk
  • Website: LinkedIn

Profile

Bettina is a forward thinking, impact driven business professional with over ten years of combined technical and commercial experience across manufacturing, chemicals, food and agribusiness, energy, and retail. She holds an MBA and a strong technical foundation in chemistry, enabling her to connect strategy, operations, and innovation to drive sustainable business growth.


Her experience spans B2B and B2C sectors including food ingredients, renewable energy, chemicals, and e commerce. She has led business development initiatives, managed international supplier partnerships, launched technology driven products, and supported large scale operational change. Currently an mKTP Associate at the University of Leeds, she works with an aerospace industry partner to deliver strategic improvement, operational excellence, and innovation led transformation, with a strong focus on measurable business impact.

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry