Francys Fernandez Zavarce

Francys Fernandez Zavarce is a seasoned professional in business development and innovation, currently serving as the Business Development Manager at Xampla since December 2023, where the focus is on providing sustainable, plant-based alternatives to plastic-based technologies. Previously, at Aqdot Limited from June 2019 to December 2023, Francys held multiple roles including Business Development and Innovation Lead, as well as Project Leader for Marketing, Innovation, and Grants. During a prior tenure at AQDOT Limited from January 2014 to March 2018, Francys led projects in process development, achieving significant advancements in scalable synthetic routes and waste minimization. A background in academia includes a postdoctoral research scientist position at Universidad de Cádiz, specializing in organometallic complexes, along with a PhD in Chemical Sciences and Technologies from the same institution. Francys's earlier career involved roles at Procter & Gamble focused on product research and development. Educational qualifications include leadership training from Cranfield University and advanced degrees in Chemistry from esteemed institutions.