
Prilene Govender

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About me
Corporate Executive: Agrochemical Regulatory and Formulation | Formulation Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry | Scientific Data Analytics
Education

Society of Cosmetic Chemists South Africa
2016 - 2017Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Chemistry Cosmetic ChemistryActivities and Societies: International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)

University of KwaZulu-Natal
2018 - 2018Management Development Programme Business Administration and Management, General Distinction
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2006 - 2009BSc. Applied Chemistry ChemistryActivities and Societies: Demonstrator at the Geological Science museum.

Henley Business School
2019 - 2021Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, GeneralHighlight: International Business, passed with Distinction Other assessments passed with Distinction include: Managing Financial Resources and Managing Processes & SystemsDissertation: Can Culture Drive Innovation? A Case Study of a South African Agri-Solutions Company

Nelson Mandela University
2011 - 2012BSc (Hons) Formulation Science (Cum Laude) Chemistry Cum Laude (First Class)Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society
Experience

South African Sugar Association
Aug 2010 - May 2013Lab Analyst
Aug 2012 - May 2013Research Analyst _ Analytical Chemistry
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

Nulandis Agriculture
Jun 2013 - Mar 2014Formulation Chemist
Absolute Science
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016Technical Manager: Formulation Development and Residue Analysis
Apr 2015 - Aug 2016Analytical Scientist: GLP Study Director and Residue Analysis
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

Arysta LifeScience
Sept 2016 - Jan 2018Research and Development Chemist | New Product Development
UPL
Feb 2018 - Jan 2024Head of Formulation & Regulatory - Southern Africa
Sept 2022 - Jan 2024Expanded Role | Global R&D Chem. PMO (UK, EU, ZA, Mex.)
Feb 2021 - Aug 2022Formulation Development Manager
Feb 2018 - Aug 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Expert Insights on Mindsets
SkillsoftJan 2021 - View certificate

Expert Insights on Driving Performance
SkillsoftJan 2021 - View certificate

Becoming a Successful Collaborator
SkillsoftJan 2021 
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
Royal Society of ChemistryMar 2021- View certificate

Creating a Plan for Performance Management
SkillsoftJan 2021 .webp)
Professional Natural Scientist
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)- View certificate

Competitive Marketing Strategies: Analyzing Your Organization
SkillsoftSept 2020 - View certificate

Establishing Effective Virtual Teams
SkillsoftFeb 2021 - View certificate

Developing Emotional Intelligence
SkillsoftJan 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Prilene GovenderUPL Inventor: Certificate of Recognition UPL Global IP Apr 2021 Recognition as an Inventor and contributing to UPL's Patent Portfolio
- Awarded to Prilene GovenderMember of Golden Key International Honour Society Golden Key International Honour Society Apr 2013 Membership is by invitation only and is based purely on academic merit. Membership is limited to the top 15% of degree students, from all disciplines, who have completed at least one year of study. The university (NMMU) has identified me as meeting these criteria and has recognised me for this achievement by providing me with an opportunity to join the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Languages
- enEnglish
- afAfrikaans
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