Carles Arias Aguilar has extensive experience in international business and management, currently serving as the Commercial Director of Ercros's Basic Chemical Division since September 2001 and being a member of the Executive Board. Prior to this role, Carles was the Business Manager for Asia at Lucta, where responsibilities included establishing the Flavours and Fragrances divisions in South East Asia, and previously held the position of Export Manager for Europe. Carles also worked at JOYCO as an Area & Product Manager for Eastern Europe, the ex-Soviet Union, and the Gulf Area, and served as Export Director at Courtaulds Fibres, overseeing operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Carles holds an MBA in Marketing from Esade and a degree in Translation and Interpretation (French and Russian) from Universitat de Barcelona.