Innovation Unpacked by Kearney PERLab explores how innovation is shaping the future of products. In each episode, we connect with leading experts, executives, and innovators to unpack the trends, technologies, and strategic decisions driving change. From product design to packaging, from supply chains to sustainability, we translate complex developments into clear insights on what it takes to stay competitive.
Digital twins, AI, advanced data tools, and new forms of automation are helping companies test faster, narrow down promising solutions earlier, and bring products to market with greater confidence. What does this mean for your organization's R&D?
26 Aug 2026
Inside the automotive innovation race
In this episode of Innovation Unpacked, Beatrice Lansbergen speaks with Joachim Fetzer, former chief technology and innovation officer at Marelli, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. With a career spanning Bosch, Vector, Siemens, and Marelli, Joachim shares his perspective on how innovation in automotive is moving from long, traditional development cycles toward faster, more user-led experimentation.
8 Jul 2026
The snacking industry in a GLP-1 world
GLP-1 medications are changing more than appetite. They are changing how people eat, what they crave, how much feels satisfying, and what they expect from the food and beverage brands they buy every day.
In this episode of Innovation Unpacked, Beatrice Lansbergen talks with Becki Holmes, founder of FoodWit, a managed services consultancy that advises food and beverage companies on food safety, regulatory compliance, and bringing new products to market. Becki brings a unique mix of experience in dietetics, toxicology, pharmacology, food safety, and product development, giving her both a scientific and practical view of one of the biggest questions facing the food industry right now: what happens to snacks when appetites start to change?
8 May 2026
Rethinking packaging in a regulated world
Packaging has quietly become one of the hardest problems companies face today. New regulation, rising costs, and shifting consumer expectations are forcing a rethink of how products are designed, delivered, and experienced.
In this episode of Innovation Unpacked, Beatrice Lansbergen sits down with Ron Sasine, a packaging leader with more than 30 years of experience across global manufacturing and retail. Together, they unpack what the industry is really up against and what comes next.
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