João Líbano Marques

João Líbano Marques is a seasoned Chemical Engineer currently serving as the Director of Research & Development (R&D) at COPAM - Companhia Portuguesa de Amidos, S.A. With a robust pharmaceutical background, they previously held the position of Quality Coordinator for the Non-Food Private Brands at the Jerónimo Martins Group, where they played a pivotal role in launching over 700 private label items. João spent 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including managing API production at CIPAN and overseeing turnkey projects at Telstar Projects in Barcelona. Their educational credentials encompass a Master's degree from Instituto Superior Técnico and studies at several prestigious institutions including Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics. Fluent in multiple languages, João's international experience extends to auditing across various countries.