Gustavo Palacios

Gustavo Palacios has over 30 years of work experience in the chemical and manufacturing industries. Gustavo started their career at Henkel as a Senior Process Engineer and later worked as a Technical Manager and Plant Manager at GEO Specialty Chemicals. In these roles, they were responsible for product development, process optimization, and managing teams. Gustavo also implemented cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements. Gustavo also served as a Manager, Process Engineer at Yankee Candle Company, where they focused on cost optimization projects and new product introductions. In their most recent role as Principal Process Engineer at Henkel, they supported innovative form and processing technology development initiatives for laundry detergent, dish, and fabric softener businesses. Gustavo handled process development, scale-up process parameters, and led commercialization initiatives for new products. Additionally, Gustavo worked as a Maintenance Manager at BYK Additives & Instruments, where they commissioned a brand new chemical plant. Overall, their experience showcases their expertise in process engineering, cost optimization, and project management.

Gustavo Palacios holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Gustavo has also obtained a Six Sigma-Green Belt certification from Henkel in 2016. Additionally, Gustavo has a certification in Scale Up Chemical Processes, but the institution and year of attainment are not provided.