Douglas Mesquita Rocha
Global Vice President of R & d Innovation @Mars
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WORK HISTORY
Global Vice President of R & d Innovation @Mars
City Of London, GB
EDUCATION
The University of Manchester
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Senai São Paulo
Chemistry
Cambridge Judge Business School
Chief Technology Officer
Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia
Chemical Engineering
ABOUT DOUGLAS MESQUITA ROCHA
With 25 years of experience in R&D at global multinationals like Unilever, L\'Oréal, and now Mars, I’ve built a career driving innovation and launching impactful products worldwide. My background spans the full spectrum of R&D—from Formulation and Claims to Consumer and Clinical Research—along with experience in Marketing and Supply Chain. Having lived and worked across multiple countries, I bring a truly global perspective to leading teams and delivering innovations that resonate across markets.I’m proud to be known by my teams as an inspiring mentor and by my partners as a trusted collaborator. I believe in building strong, cross-functional relationships and creating space for people to grow. Developing talent and transforming teams into high-performance groups has been one of my greatest professional joys. At the core of my leadership philosophy are humility and kindness—I believe that fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and continuous learning is key to driving both innovation and strong teams.Outside of work, I’m a husband, proud father of two, and a passionate endurance athlete. I’ve completed numerous marathons, ultramarathons, and nine Ironman triathlons—including the iconic World Championship in Kona, Hawaii—experiences that have shaped my resilience, discipline, and drive, both personally and professionally.
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