Francisco Almeida joined Arxada in 2017 and currently is responsible for Business Development and Project Management of Microbial Control Solutions segment for Hygiene, Home and Personal Care and Materials Protection businesses.
He has 21 years of experience in creating innovation strategies, developing new products as R&D Leader and developing new businesses in B2C and B2B companies. He has worked for different market segments as HPC, Hygiene and I&I in companies as Unilever, Casa KM and Reckitt Benckiser.
Francisco is currenlty responsible to drive innovation strategies, build innovative projects pipeline, identify rising business opportunities and customers needs and also responsible for strategic project management for South American region.
Topic will be focused on the antimicrobial solutions that aid protection of public health by disrupting transmission of pathogens aligned with consumers concerns regardin sustainability.
Juliana Pantalena is a seasoned executive with 15+ years of experience in the chemical industry, specializing in the Agrochemical and Home & Personal Care markets. As Americas Commercial Director at Moeve Chemicals, she leads commercial strategy and business expansion across key markets in the region, focusing on driving growth, optimizing operations, and developing high-performing teams. With a Chemical Engineering degree and an MBA in Marketing, Strategy, and Business Management, Juliana has a proven track record of strategic leadership, having held key roles at global chemical companies. She has extensive international experience across Latin America, the USA, and Europe, working in business development, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and sustainability initiatives. Throughout her career, she has successfully led global marketing transformations, implemented high-impact commercial strategies, and spearheaded product innovation to drive long-term business growth. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, Juliana is passionate about driving innovation, expanding markets, and shaping the future of the chemical industry with a focus on sustainable growth and business excellence.
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Presidente del Gremio Peruano de la Industria Cosmética e Higiene Personal (COPECOH) y Director de la Cámara de Comercio de Lima.
Ha sido Gerente de Marcas y Proyectos Internacionales en Belcorp, Brand Manager en Max Factor, Gerente de Productos en Merck Alemania y más de 40 años de experiencia profesional en la industria cosmética.
Es Licenciado en administración en las Freies Universität de Berlín. Magister en Negocios Internacionales en la Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) de Madrid y un postgrado en Especialización Gerencial en la Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC).
Andre Chieffi is the Senior Manager of the Surface Science Platform at Reckitt. His team works on the development of new technologies across the Reckitt’s hygiene business including the mega brands Lysol, Finish, Vanish, Harpic and others.
Before joining Reckitt in 2020, Andre did a BSc and PhD in Chemistry (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and University of Waterloo, Canada), a postdoc in catalysis (MIT, USA) and worked for almost 20 years at P&G (R&D centers in the UK, Mexico and Brazil). As result, he has experience in several R&D areas, including surfactants, polymers, enzymes, bleach, antimicrobials, encapsulation, active delivery and catalysis.
Biological engineer and Master of Science with more than 7 years working in biotechnology processes specifically in enzyme applications at laboratory, pilot and industrial scale. Experience in developing strong customers and suppliers’ networks based on reliable communication and technical support. Decisive, hardworking, innovative and organized person focused on achieving short and long-term projects and goals.
River Plate Home Care Regulatory Lead at Unilever R&D Buenos Aires
Expert in Cosmetic, Pet Grooming, and Household Product Regulations: With over 15 years of extensive technical knowledge of local, regional, and global regulations, as well as technologies for cosmetics, pet grooming, and household products, I ensure regulatory compliance related to ingredients, claims, and labels for these products.
Leadership and Global Team Management: I excel in efficient group management and team building, with experience leading global, multicultural, and virtual teams. My leadership approach fosters collaboration and achieves common goals.
Experience in Trade Associations: With many years of experience in trade associations such as ALIADA, CADEA, ALPHA, and CASIC, I am passionate about driving initiatives that promote industry growth and innovation.
Current Role: I lead a hybrid team, both virtual and in-person, focused on assuring product compliance by implementing business efficiency for household products in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Career Summary:
Since 2017: ALIADA Latin American Association of Hygienic and Cleaning Industry for Domestic and Professional Uses, Executive Director
-2015 up to 2017: Grupo Assa
Senior Advisor Business Consulting Operational Excellence
-1982 up to 2014: Unilever
-2009 up 2014: VP Supply Chain Southern Cone (SoCo)
-2006 to 2008: VP Supply Chain River Plate HPC & Foods (One)
-2003 to 2005: VP Supply Chain River Plate Home & Personal Products
-2000 to 2003: VP Supply Chain Argentina Home & Personal Products
