Niko Romito and Monica Poggio Discuss Science, Taste, and Leadership on Contemporaneamente Podcast
The podcast Contemporaneamente, hosted by Mariantonietta Firmani, showcases a conversation between chef-entrepreneur Niko Romito and Bayer Italia's CEO, Monica Poggio. They delve into how scientific research intersects with culinary experimentation, well-being, and health. Both guests stress the necessity of making nutrition accessible and prioritizing human needs in technological advancements. Monica Poggio has been leading Bayer Italia since 2017, holds a degree in political science, and has previously worked with General Electric, Leonardo, and UniCredit. Niko Romito, a self-taught chef who has earned 3 Michelin stars, oversees the Reale restaurant and has initiated several culinary ventures, such as Intelligenza Nutrizionale and Spazio Niko Romito, emphasizing innovation and quality in gastronomy.
Key facts
- The Contemporaneamente podcast is curated by Mariantonietta Firmani.
- Niko Romito is a chef-entrepreneur with 3 Michelin stars.
- Monica Poggio has been CEO of Bayer in Italy since 2017.
- Romito manages the Reale restaurant with Cristiana Romito since 2000.
- Reale moved to Casadonna, a 16th-century monastery in Castel di Sangro, in 2011.
- Poggio holds a degree in political science.
- Poggio is President of the Fondazione Istituto Tecnico Superiore Lombardo per le Nuove tecnologie Meccaniche e Meccatroniche since 2014.
- Romito's BULGARI model is developed for Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts.
Entities
Artists
- Niko Romito
- Monica Poggio
- Mariantonietta Firmani
- Cristiana Romito
Institutions
- Bayer Italia
- General Electric
- Leonardo
- UniCredit
- Fondazione Istituto Tecnico Superiore Lombardo per le Nuove tecnologie Meccaniche e Meccatroniche
- Camera di Commercio Italo-Germanica
- Federchimica
- Confindustria
- Reale
- Casadonna
- Università La Sapienza
- Gruppo Giomi/Gioservice
- Spazio Niko Romito
- Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
- Accademia Niko Romito
- Artribune
- Parallelo42 contemporary art
Locations
- Rivisondoli
- Castel di Sangro
- Abruzzo
- Italia