Rafael Navazo

Rafael Navazo is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operational and financial leadership across multiple regions, particularly in the manufacturing and minerals sectors. Currently serving as Vice President of Flow Control for EMEA at Vesuvius since December 2019, Rafael oversees a significant P&L portfolio with over 2,000 employees and more than 10 production facilities. Previously, during a 15-year tenure at Imerys, Rafael held key leadership roles including Vice President and General Manager for both the Filtration Division in EMEA and Asia and Performance Minerals in South America, with a proven track record in driving growth, managing multi-site operations, and implementing strategic restructuring. Rafael holds a Master of Science in Management from HEC Paris and an Engineer's degree in Mining, Energy, and Fuels from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, complemented by senior leadership training from INSEAD.