Santiago Vega is a marketing executive with extensive experience in the food and nutrition industry, currently serving as Vice President of Marketing for North America at Givaudan since February 2020, where responsibilities include managing product lines and leading business development initiatives. Previously, Santiago held various marketing leadership roles at Naturex and Ingredion Incorporated, focusing on health and nutrition marketing. Early career experience includes positions at BASF, Seminis Inc, and Eli Lilly and Company, where Santiago managed product profitability, developed strategic marketing plans, and coordinated cross-functional projects. Santiago holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a Bachelor's in Science in Food Science from the University of Florida, and an Associate's degree in Agriculture from Escuela Agricola Panamericana, El Zamorano.