Ester Larrosa Diaz

Ester Larrosa Diaz is a seasoned professional in procurement and chemicals management with extensive experience in various global roles. Currently serving as Global Category Manager for Chemicals at Gurit since November 2022, Ester previously held the position of Global Category Manager for Epoxy Resins and Hardeners at Hempel A/S, achieving significant year-on-year savings and optimizing supply chains across multiple regions. Prior to that, Ester was Head of Procurement at JANÉ GROUP, where supplier development was conducted in China, the US, and Europe. Additional experience includes roles such as Plant Purchasing Director and Global Category Manager at Autoliv, and a cofounder position at Bioglutamic, a biopolymers start-up. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Polymers & Plastics from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organic Chemistry from Universitat de Barcelona, and a Postgraduate degree in International Business from Universitat de Barcelona.