About this episode
Ana Casaca, Galp’s global director of innovation, shares in this episode some thoughts on the role of science and innovation in companies and cities. Stressing that innovation is more about culture than technology, Ana defends the importance of linking scientific research – her primary area of work – to the economy. She emphasizes, like other guests on this podcast, the need for cities to become laboratories of experimentation, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration between universities, companies and public institutions to face challenges such as the energy transition and growing urbanization.
About the guest
Ana Casaca is the Global Head of Innovation at Galp, where she leads the innovation strategy and promotes projects related to the energy transition and sustainable development.
With over 20 years of experience, she combines a degree in Microbiology from the Portuguese Catholic University with an MBA from Porto Business School, standing out for her ability to integrate science, technology, and business.
