Building upon the 125+ years of innovation at Abbott, Matthew focuses on driving market opportunities across the company\u2019s food, nutrition and well-being sectors. This has led to outstanding results for the company\u2019s commercial and research functions, where Roberts has led teams that have introduced over 100 new products to market. He also has assisted in billions of dollars in merger and acquisition transactions. As a scientist, Roberts is the author of numerous scientific publications and holds four patents.\nHe\u2019s in the studio after presenting at the Fisher College of Business Center for Operational Excellence quarterly professional development meeting \u2013 we appreciate them helping to arrange this interview. \nCovering the latest topics, Manufacturing Tomorrow guests include company C-suite executives and engineers to industry-facing academics, supportive government and regional economic development agents of change. More information is at http://omi.osu.edu/podcast.