Roberto Garcia
About Roberto Garcia
Roberto Garcia serves as the General Manager for Tronox in Brazil and is a Board Director, holding these positions since 2019. He has extensive experience in the chemical industry, having worked in various managerial roles at companies such as Millennium Chemicals and Cristal.
Work at Tronox
Roberto Garcia has served as General Manager for Brazil at Tronox since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Brazilian market. Additionally, he holds the position of Board Director, contributing to the governance and direction of the company. His tenure at Tronox spans five years, during which he has focused on enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth in the region.
Career History in Chemical Manufacturing
Before joining Tronox, Roberto Garcia held various positions in the chemical manufacturing sector. He worked at Millennium Chemicals as a Technical Manager from 2003 to 2004 and as a Production Superintendent from 2002 to 2003. He then transitioned to LyondellBasell, where he served as Technical Manager from 2004 to 2007. Following that, he returned to Cristal, where he worked as Technical Manager from 2007 to 2014 and later became Manufacturing Director in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Garcia studied Chemical Engineering at Universidade Federal Da Bahia from 1981 to 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical and managerial roles within the chemical industry.
Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Tronox, Roberto Garcia has held significant leadership positions at Cristal, where he has been the Manufacturing Director since 2014. His responsibilities in these roles include overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing strategies for operational improvement.