Paolo Carena

Paolo Carena is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales management within the industrial water sector. Currently serving as Senior Sales Manager for Kemira's Industrial Water Division, Paolo oversees the P&L across multiple regions, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Emirates, Arabia, and the Middle East. Previous roles at Kemira include Managing Director of Kemira Italy S.p.A. and Senior Regional Sales Manager for South East EMEA, demonstrating a strong background in operational P&L responsibility. Prior to Kemira, Paolo held various sales management positions at Buckman, leading teams in Southern Europe and managing significant accounts. Paolo began his career as a Sales Representative at Nalco, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, where education also included high school studies. Additionally, Paolo contributed as an Advisory Board Member for the start-up Think RE, focusing on sustainable solutions.