Maria Ximena Mora Argüelles

Maria Ximena Mora Argüelles is an experienced professional in innovation and development, currently serving as Coordinador Senior de Innovación y Desarrollo at Protela Textiles since May 2019. In this role, Maria Ximena leads sustainability innovation processes, focusing on product design and process optimization, and has implemented ecodesign methodologies for circularity in textile development. Previous experience includes an internship at L'Oréal, where contributions were made to define a methodology for monitoring carbon emission reduction, and an internship at Aramco Overseas Company, which involved conducting life cycle assessments of oil-based products. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Sustainability from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and a Master in Sciences and Technologies in Chemical Engineering from Chimie ParisTech - PSL.