Mario Gomez-Andreu

Mario Gomez-Andreu currently serves as the Head of Strategic Innovation in the Health Care business line at Evonik, where responsibilities include identifying and implementing relevant technologies and business concepts in the healthcare space. With a history at Evonik dating back to February 2001, Mario has held multiple roles, including Vice President of Innovation Networks and Communications, where a focus on Cross-Industry Innovation and partnership development was emphasized. Previous positions also encompassed Director of Global New Business Development for Acrylic Monomers and New Business Development Manager for Europe, highlighting skills in identifying growth opportunities and formulating business strategies. Earlier career experience includes serving as Associate Lecturer at Universidad Central de Las Villas. Mario holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Homogeneous Catalysis from Leibniz-Institut für Organische Katalyse Rostock, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Universität Rostock, and a Licentiate degree in Chemistry from Universidad Central de Las Villas.