Jesus Santamaria

Chief Growth Officer at GCR Sustainable Plastic Solutions

Jesus Santamaria serves as the Chief Growth Officer at GCR Sustainable Plastic Solutions since April 2024, focusing on high-performance and sustainable plastic solutions. Prior to this role, Jesus held several key positions at The Lubrizol Corporation from January 2012 to April 2024, including Global Senior Director of Sustainability and Agile Innovation, where responsibilities included defining and executing global strategies in bio-based polymers and environmental regulations. Previously, Jesus worked at Merquinsa as Technical General Manager and Business Development & Purchasing Manager, overseeing significant functions such as R&D and new business initiatives. Additionally, experience includes roles at Synthesia Española and Hoocker, reinforcing a strong background in business management within the chemical industry. Jesus holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Chemistry and a PDD in Management from IESE Business School.

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GCR Sustainable Plastic Solutions

GCR develops and produces high-performance and sustainable plastic solutions, serving brand owners and plastic processors looking for recycled and recyclable plastics and mineral concentrates. We unlock value for our partners, enabling their growth and enhancing their market position thanks to our firm commitment to innovation and sustainability. As a result, our materials are more environmentally friendly, lowering carbon footprint and reducing virgin plastics use without giving up the features and performance expected from virgin plastic.


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