About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

Carla leads our events, content and operational functions.

Prior to joining Nesta in 2019 , Carla worked in the commercial events sector as Head of Event Strategy, Operations and Client Services for Haymarket Media Group, where she worked on events for business-to-business titles Campaign, Third Sector, PRWeek, C&IT, Event, WindPower Monthly, Ends, GP and MIMS. There, she was responsible for the delivery of over 100 live and digital events a year.

Outside of work, Carla loves Japanese food, learning British Sign Language, her twin daughters and her two huge Maine cats. Although not necessarily in that order.