Daniel Pereira

About Daniel Pereira

I am a global technology and business leader with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across agriculture, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Currently serving as Global Head of Digital Technology & Products, I lead enterprise-wide digital transformation, overseeing R&D IT solutions, digital business models, and circular digital platforms that generate both economic and environmental value.Previously, the business lead for Digital Farming at The Climate Corporation (Bayer Crop Science) in EMEA, where I spearheaded the growth of SaaS, DaaS, and professional services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I have also held executive roles including Chief Information Officer (EMEA), where I built and scaled bi-modal IT organizations to support business agility and innovation.One of my core strengths is leading from the power of vision—aligning teams around strategic initiatives and driving execution with clarity and purpose. My main engine is a deep commitment to delivering innovation in changing environments, always with a focus on creating solutions that benefit society and promote sustainability.Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, I have lived and worked across multiple continents, blending cultural awareness, deep technical expertise, and strategic business leadership. I am passionate about technology, people development, and solving real-world challenges through digital innovation.Always open to exchanging ideas on people development, digital transformation, sustainability, and building impactful solutions for a better future.

Experience

1. Global Digital R & d, Sustainability Products Lead

   Eastman

   Feb 2022 — Present · US

   Lead transformation, strategy and execution of global R&D Digital solutions & platforms• Lead the development and growth of digital businesses, including platforms and products that complement physical offerings and generate sustained new product & licensing revenue.• Drive the creation and scaling of circular digital solutions, aligning with sustainability goals and next-generation business models.

Education

• London Business School

  Finance for non-finance executives, Business finance

  2018 — 2018

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  Electrical Engineering

• Damelin

  Project Management

• Henley Business School

  MBA

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Outsourcing
• Business Development
• Crm
• Project Management
• Change Management
• IT Strategy
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• IT Management
• Budgets