James Steele
About James Steele
James Steele is a Técnico de Innovación with extensive experience in research, development, and innovation projects. He has worked for several companies, including Procter & Gamble, Cargill, and Zabala Innovation Consulting, and has a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering.
Work at Applus+
James Steele has been employed at Applus+ as a Técnico de Innovación since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advising and supporting the planning and coordination of research, development, and innovation projects. His position involves identifying investment opportunities that contribute to the advancement of R&D&I initiatives. His work is based in the Barcelona Area, Spain, where he has been contributing for three years.
Previous Experience in R&D and Consulting
Before joining Applus+, James Steele accumulated diverse experience in research and development roles. He worked at Zabala Innovation Consulting, S.A. as a Consultor Proyectos Europeos I+D+I from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Procter & Gamble and Cargill, where he gained practical experience in R&D and project management. His role at Procter & Gamble involved research and development practices in Brussels, while at Cargill, he participated in project management and plant operations.
Education and Expertise
James Steele holds a Licenciatura Técnica Superior en Ingeniería Química from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education at Delft University of Technology, completing a Professional Doctorate in Engineering with a focus on Bioprocess Engineering from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at the University of California, Davis, studying Ingeniería Química from 2012 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in advising on R&D&I projects.
Background in Environmental Quality and Project Management
James Steele's career includes significant roles related to environmental quality and project management. At Adiquímica, S.A., he served as Técnico-Comercial y Técnico Superior de Calidad Ambiental Interior from 2016 to 2017. His early experience also includes internships at Cargill, where he worked in packaging project management and plant operations. These roles have equipped him with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate diverse work environments.