Ney Souza currently serves as the Research, Development and Engineering Director at Ecolab, overseeing strategic management for the RD&E area in Latin America, which includes operations in Brazil and Mexico with a team of 48 employees. With a strong background in innovation and product development, Ney has successfully aligned resources across marketing, sales, and global RD&E structures to execute annual innovation plans totaling approximately US$70 million. Prior experience includes roles at Dow AgroSciences as a Coordinator and Analytical Senior Chemist, where responsibilities focused on analytical studies and compliance with regulatory standards. Ney holds a Post-MBA in Innovation, Future and Trends from Ecossistema Inova, a Bachelor's degree in Technological Chemistry from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, an MBA in Business Management from Anhanguera Educacional, and a Chemist Technician degree from Escola Técnica Estadual Conselheiro Antonio Prado.