Katia Lohn De Almeida Prado, MBA

Experience

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  Akzo Nobel

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2003

  Trainee - New product development

  • Conducted tests and validations on new formulations for household and cosmetics products, ensuring they met Customer performance requirements.• Assisted in capturing the Voice of the Customer to drive new product development initiatives.• Presented results to stakeholders, contributing to decision-making processes.• Participated in problem-solving sessions at customer facilities.

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  Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials

  Nov 2003 - now

  • Worked with the leadership team to deliver a Strategic Vision for each of our Materials Group businesses ($2.5B Sales). • Led a team of scientists with several PhDs to deliver innovative products and solutions to support customer-driven innovation and internal needs in the label and graphics industries.• Delivered innovation growth and cost reduction targets.• Supported different product lines like Graphics materials, Specialty and Durables, and Films.• Managed the project portfolio, strategic decisions, R&D investments, and prioritization.• Supported the teams with projects addressing growth, business continuity, and cost reduction targets.• Supported the business cases for investments and strategic alignment with the business.• Coached direct reports. Show less

  • Sr Research and Development Manager

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Product Development Engineer

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Regional Product Development Manager

    Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Quality and Product Development Manager

    Jan 2008 - Sept 2016

  • Quality Supervisor

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Regional Project Leader

    Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Business Consultant

    Nov 2003 - Jun 2006