Elisabet Martinez has extensive experience in quality management, research and development, and operational excellence, currently serving as Head of Quality, HSE, and Operational Excellence at Hempel A/S since February 2011. Previous roles include Group Quality Director and R&D Manager at Hempel, where responsibilities encompassed quality program planning and new product development for marine antifouling products. Prior to Hempel, Elisabet held various positions at Procter & Gamble and Sara Lee, including R&D Transition Leader and R&D Director for Ambi Pur, overseeing new product development and technology identification. Additional experience includes project management for household products at Cruz Verde and volunteering in results management during the Barcelona Olympic Games. Elisabet holds degrees in Business Administration and Chemistry from Universitat Ramon Llull and Universitat de Barcelona, respectively.