Pedro has served as Chairman and Independent Director of our Company since 6 June 2001 and 12 June 2001 respectively. President of MGS Mata Global Solutions, Pedro is a senior advisor to Quad-C (a USA-based private equity fund) and the CEO of Classic Party Rentals. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Classic Party Rentals is the leading US party and event rental company. Pedro has served in several not-for-profit organizations including Trustee and Chairman of Zamorano University and Director of TransFair USA (Fair trade organization).
For 29 years, Pedro served W.R. Grace & Co. as President and CEO of several divisions, including serving for 6 years as Chief Executive Officer of Grace Cocoa. Grace Cocoa was the world’s largest and premier supplier of cocoa ingredients to the confectionery, dairy, bakery and beverage industries.
Pedro is Chairman of our Nominating Committee and member of our Audit, Remuneration, Risk Management and Market Sustainability & Strategy Committees.