Francesco Distante

Open Innovation Manager

Francesco Distante is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and strategic projects, currently serving as Manager of Business Development and Strategic Projects at Sulzer since November 2019. Prior to this role, Francesco held various positions including Senior Sales Application Engineer and R&D Engineering Market Development Manager, with a focus on sustainability and bio-based plastics. Academic involvement includes a Ph.D. fellowship at ETH Zurich and research assistant roles, as well as a Ph.D. student position at Politecnico di Milano. Francesco's educational background comprises a Doctor of Philosophy from ETH Zurich and a Laurea Magistrale in Chemistry from Università di Pavia. Additional international experience includes studying bio-organic synthesis at Leiden University as an Erasmus Master Student.

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