BSc (Hons) in Physics; MBA. Since 1980, with DuPont: positions in finance, human resources, manufacturing, marketing, Brazil, US; Global Industry Manager, Plastics, White Pigment Division; 1992, Vice-President, Apparel Fibers, South America; 1996, President and General Manager, Brazil and Vice-President, Lycra, South America; 2000, Vice-President and General Manager, Global Nylon Apparel; 2001, Vice-President and General Manager, Global Apparel; 2001-02, Vice-President, Private Equity Investments; 2003, Vice-President, Global Emerging Markets Growth and President, Mexico; since 2004, current position. Chairman of the Board, American Chamber of Commerce, Brazil.