SÃO PAULO, 26 January of 2026 – A Barentz, leading global provider of specialty ingredient solutions, announces the appointment of Rodolfo Oliveira as head of personal and home care for South America, with effect from 26 January of 2026. The appointment reinforces Barentz's leadership position and its growth ambitions in the personal and home care segment in the region.
Rodolfo has more than 15 years of experience in the chemical industry, with a solid track record across the personal and home care value chain. He worked in leadership positions in companies such as Oxiteno, Clariant and Química Anastácio, accumulating extensive experience in product management, marketing, research and development, mergers and acquisitions and commercial functions. Throughout its trajectory, demonstrated strong ability to connect strategy to market execution, driving sustainable growth and strengthening relationships with customers and partners.
In your new role, Rodolfo will be responsible for the strategic direction of the personal and home care division in South America, leading the regional organization and working closely with regional and global stakeholders. Its duties include commercial performance, portfolio development and customer engagement, always in alignment with Barentz's global objectives and strategic priorities.
Rodolfo has a degree in chemical engineering and is recognized for a collaborative leadership style, transparent and data-driven, with a strong focus on empowered teams, responsibility and long-term value creation.
“Rodolfo brings together a unique set of in-depth knowledge of the personal and home care market, cross-functional experience and a solid regional perspective”, stated Gustavo Levy, Regional CEO for South America at Barentz. “Your ability to connect strategy, People and execution will be key as we continue to strengthen our personal and home care platform in South America. We are confident that his leadership will support sustainable growth, closer partnerships with clients and represented companies and the continued strengthening of Barentz’s position in the region.”
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About Barentz
Barentz is a global distributor of specialty ingredient solutions for the Life Science and Performance Materials sectors. We establish strong partnerships with customers and representatives to provide high-quality ingredients, technical expertise in ingredient selection and application, in addition to personalized services.
Founded in 1953, Barentz is present in more than 70 countries, through a network of laboratories, sourcing and formulation centers distributed across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. This allows us to serve more than 27.000 customers around the world, with approximately 2.800 employees and a turnover of approximately €2.3 billion.
Our commitment to responsible business practices has been recognized with a gold rating from EcoVadis®, placing ourselves among the 2% of the best rated companies globally. Guided by our technical expertise, global reach and dedication to partnerships, We stay focused on what matters most: always a better solution. For more information, access: brasil.barentz.com
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