Rafael Richart Ferri

Rafael Richart Ferri has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as Milk Collection Manager España at Danone Iberia since July 2013, where responsibilities include managing milk procurement and leading a team while overseeing a portfolio of over 400 farmers. Rafael has also held roles such as Purchasing Farmer Relationship Manager Iberia, and previously coordinated various purchasing functions within Danone across several divisions. In addition to industry roles, Rafael is an active educator, collaborating as a professor at multiple institutions including Universitat Pompeu Fabra, OBS Business School, EUNCET, Universitat de Lleida, and Esade, focusing on supply chain management, B2B processes, and innovation in the food industry. Academically, Rafael holds a degree in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology from the Universidad de Valencia, supplemented by qualifications in international purchasing and agro-food industries.