Mario Sophia

Mario Sophia is a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in regional and global roles. At Fresenius Medical Care North America, Mario served as Regional Procurement Director for LATAM, achieving annual savings of USD 6 million through strategic policy implementation and optimization of purchasing processes. Previously, as Supply Chain Projects & Commercial Director at Petronect, Mario drove a 30% revenue increase and exceeded sales targets significantly. Mario's tenure at Shell included roles as Head of Materials Management in Brazil and Logistics Procurement Manager in Colombia, where substantial cost savings were achieved through the development of commercial strategies. Mario's early career at FMC Technologies involved business development in subsea contracting, and at Shell, Mario worked on logistics and raw material negotiations. Mario holds advanced degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Business School, focusing on supply chain management and disruptive innovation.