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Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

CAPEX projects.

Zurich, Switzerland

Swiss Risk Advisory.

Switzerland

Boutique professional services firm.

Paris 16, Île-De-France, France

Member since November 2017; as of October 2018, Vice Chair. BIAC's Food and Agriculture Committee allows all private sector actors in the agri-food chain to contribute their expertise to the broad range of activities carried out under the auspices of the OECD Committee for Agriculture. It is the primary business channel through which to follow and contribute to OECD work on food and agriculture issues.

Paris 16, Île-De-France, France

BIAC's Development Committee contributes private sector experience to the work of OECD, and related fora, in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It offers a unique channel for private sector enterprises and organizations to engage with the OECD to help promote reforms at both global and national levels to improve the enabling environment for businesses in and across developing markets. The Committee also inputs as appropriate in UN processes relating to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals via the Global Business Alliance for Post–2015.

Paris 16, Île-De-France, France

BIAC's Anti-Corruption Task Force supports the OECD efforts to fight against bribery and corruption to ensure integrity and a level playing field. The Task Force provides regular input to the implementation of the OECD Anti–Bribery Convention and contributes the business voice to consultations with the OECD Working Group on Bribery, the OECD Integrity Forum and other relevant OECD meetings where the issues of bribery and corruption are addressed. Since the B20 summit in Cannes, it has also been an active contributor to B20–related activities in the fight against corruption.

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Responsible for building and developing Global Partnerships from the ground up based on best practices used in leading international and multilateral organizations. Strategizing outreach and engagement with International Organizations, non-profits and business associations to better position the company's transformation agenda, rebuilding institutional trust and securing public visibility. Authoring original content and participating at flagship events throughout the lifecycle of partnerships, for example, the OECD Partnership on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the joint Pilot Project with the OECD and FAO on Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains. Serving in international committees, for instance, supporting the B20-G20 Partnership in Argentina (recommendations to the B20 cross-thematic group on Integrity and Compliance). Strategic guidance to the company's social and charitable contributions program from a business development perspective.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Launched in 2004, the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) is one of the World Economic Forum's most prominent business-led collaborative efforts. PACI signatories create a highly visible and dynamic agenda-setting anti-corruption movement, working together across sectors with the support of international organizations, non-profit organizations and government around the world. PACI is a CEO-led community of purpose of about 100 global CEOs. PACI aims to be the foremost business-driven, anti-corruption platform and global catalyst committed to levelling the playing field and designing corruption out of the system through public-private cooperation.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for heading the Basic and Infrastructure Industries Directorate in Geneva (24 FTE), including overall responsibility for three industries (Infrastructure & Urban Development, Chemistry & Advanced Materials, and Mining & Metals).

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for heading the Infrastructure & Urban Development Industries team in Geneva (11 FTE, including dotted-line reports from other units). Managing the relationships between the Forum and the leaders of global companies in the engineering, procurement, construction, heavy-industry services, infrastructure services, urban development and real estate industry sectors. Create the necessary conditions and opportunities for positive impact in the context of key issues in the sector and according to the Forum’s commitment to improving the state of the world. Responsible for directorate Profit & Loss (P&L).

Neuchatel, Switzerland

Prepared economic viability studies (return on investment metrics) for the selection of capital expenditure projects (CAPEX) using differential discounted cash-flow and decision analysis. Prepared technical and financial appraisals of the property damage value of Philip Morris International production centers for reinsurance purposes (in excess of US$ 50 million per production center). Developed long-term infrastructure plans with the company’s production centers, including design of manufacturing and change requests. Instructor (train-the-trainer) at the Philip Morris Project Management course.

Holderbank, Switzerland

Responsible for the maintenance and further development of Holcim's ProMap methodology - professional management of projects (a considerably large extension to Holcim’s Project Management Approach). Managed very large capital expenditure projects, typically, in excess of US$ 100 million). Responsible for a portfolio of engineering projects in Latin America (Argentina, Mexico) and Western Europe (Belgium, France and Italy). Implemented a computer-assisted econometric tool to forecast investment cost escalation using macroeconomic and commodity indexes. Training coordinator for the CAPEX Projects Management department. Instructor at the Holcim Cement Manufacturing Course.

Bodio, Switzerland

Managed a highly-qualified group of scientists and laboratory technicians (5 FTEs). First-tier support role to the Senior Vice-Presidents of R&D and Marketing & Sales. Advisory role to the CEO in the field of HMF business development, particularly in China. Managed legal and technical registration aspects (REACH) of the product portfolio. Formulation of new products.

Delft, The Netherlands

Managed the start-up of an academic research cell, including scientific duties, fund raising, lecturing and tutoring of students. Participated at the NATO Research Workshop on Nanocomposites for a Secure Society, Greece. Participated at the 1st Dutch Symposium on Self-Healing Materials, The Netherlands.

Helsinki, Finland

Lectured undergraduate students in experimental physics. Focused on surface characterization of photonic devices and chemical sensors. Participated at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Radiation Effects in Solids, Italy.

Mortsel (Antwerp), Belgium

Managed a multi-partner research project in the area of dye-sensitized, titanium dioxide solar cells. Managed a research project in the area of high-optical density pigmented inks for professional ink-jet printing applications. Acted as Coordinator and Point of Contact of the Marie Curie Fellowship Association in Belgium.

Mol (Antwerp), Belgium

Supported the preparation of technical feasibility studies in the frame of a new generation of sub-critical nuclear fission reactor – Accelerator Driven System (ADS). Founded the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) Chapter in the Benelux region and acted as its first Chair.

Lausanne And Villigen, Switzerland

Earned PhD degree in Physics, see “Education” section.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lectured undergraduate students in experimental physics.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Research internship at the Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics Department.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physics

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Villigen.

Certificate Of Advanced Studies - Cas, Management Of Biotech, Medtech & Pharma Ventures

Elective(s): Strategic Alliances, Partnerships & Outsourcing; Managing Data for Value in Life Sciences; Intellectual Property Management.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, With Honors (“Mention Très Bien”).

Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences (SES - Section HEC). Executive MBA.

Certificate, Advanced Project Management

Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM). Core: Converting Strategy into Action; Leadership for Strategic Execution; Executing Complex.

Certificate, Strategic Decision And Risk Management

Core: Decision Quality in Organizations; Decision Analysis. Elective(s): Ethical Decision-Making; Decision Leadership; Biases.

Dea, Computational Algebra, Excellent

DEA DAC.

Lic., Engenharia Física-Tecnológica

I graduated in engineering physics with a major in electrical engineering (“Licenciatura Pré-Bolonha em Engenharia Física-Tecnológica”).