Ricardo Arjona Antolin

Ricardo Arjona Antolin is an accomplished leader in operations, biotechnology, and academia, currently serving as General Director and Head of Operations and Manufacturing at Neste since December 2021. As the Founder and Chairman of ec2ce and President of both BDi Biotechnology and VLPbio, Ricardo has significantly impacted the biotechnology sector since 2016. Additionally, involvement as a Patrono at FIAL - Fundación de la Inteligencia Artificial Legal showcases a commitment to advancing legal artificial intelligence. Ricardo's academic contributions are exemplified through a long-standing role as an Associate Professor at Universidad de Sevilla, alongside previous executive roles at Abengoa Bioenergy. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and advanced studies in Strategic R&D Management from INSEAD, complemented by business administration training from EOI Business School.