Angel Napit Annunciacao
About Angel Napit Annunciacao
Angel Napit Annunciacao serves as the Senior Director of Strategy & Design at IDEO, where he focuses on transforming abstract ideas into market-ready solutions. He has a diverse background in business design, having held various roles at IDEO and General Mills, and holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at IDEO
Angel Napit Annunciacao serves as the Senior Director of Strategy & Design at IDEO, a position held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on guiding interdisciplinary teams to enhance innovation capabilities across various organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She partners with senior leaders to define product vision and leads consumer research to support strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Prior to her current role, Annunciacao held multiple positions at IDEO, including Principal Business Designer from 2018 to 2020, Design Lead from 2020 to 2021, and Director of Strategy & Design from 2021 to 2022. She initially joined IDEO as a Business Design Intern in 2017. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on transforming abstract ideas into tangible market solutions by aligning them with financial, technical, and business objectives.
Professional Background at General Mills
Before her time at IDEO, Annunciacao worked at General Mills in various roles, including Retail Sales Manager, Customer Account Manager, and Business Management Associate. Her experience at General Mills spanned from 2011 to 2016, where she developed skills in business management and sales within the food industry.
Education and Expertise
Annunciacao earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background supports her expertise in evaluating new opportunities across the Food, Technology, and Hospitality industries.
Early Career and Internships
Angel Napit Annunciacao began her career with a role as a Student Assistant at the Center for International Business Education and Research from 2007 to 2010. She also completed an internship as a Community Relations Intern at Kroenke Sports Enterprises in 2010. These early experiences contributed to her foundational skills in business and communication.