Virginia Alvarez

About Virginia Alvarez

As a food engineer currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Florida International University in Miami, I have advanced from Sales Trainee in Argentina to Global & Regional Manager within a respected B2B company. My journey has taken me through Sao Paulo (Brazil), California (USA), Oftringen (Switzerland), the company’s headquarters, and now Miami - allowing me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Throughout my career, I have gained hands-on experience leading teams and managing profits across multiple regions. My ability to listen, understand different perspectives, and foster supportive working relationships has helped me create effective sales strategies and encourage innovation. Fluent in several languages and familiar with relocating internationally, I am comfortable building trust with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders in varied settings.I am known for my strong analytical and communication skills, balanced by empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting each team member’s growth. I look forward to using my global experience and people-focused leadership style to inspire, unite, and guide diverse teams towards shared success.

Experience

1. Global Business Development Manager Nutrition & Personal Care

   Omya

   May 2022 — Present · CH

   Global responsibility for Business Development across Nutrition & Personal Care (including Oral Care)• Evaluated M&A opportunities across multiple regions, focusing on product portfolio alignment and technology fit.• Developed business development strategies to support the introduction and growth of innovative ingredients within the portfolio.• Coordinated launch preparations for innovative products, including product repositioning and market validation with selected customers.• Managed business expansion planning targeting new geographies.

Education

• Florida International University

  EMBA

• Florida International University

  Executive MBA

• UADE

  Food Engineering Degree

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Spanish
• Negociación
• Business Planning
• Desarrollo De Productos
• Español
• Sap
• Haccp
• Chemical
• Industria Alimentaria
• English
• Buenas Prácticas De Fabricación
• Plan De Negocio
• Estrategia Empresarial
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Ingredients
• Normas Iso
• Iso
• Microsoft Office
• Ingredientes
• Análisis De Peligros Y Puntos De Control Críticos
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Inglés
• Gmp