Francisco Oliva Lopez

Francisco Oliva Lopez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and procurement management, currently serving as the Business Development Manager for South America at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases since October 2022. Previously, Francisco held the position of Regional Procurement Manager at Air Products from January 2015 to February 2022, leading a team in South America and managing strategic purchasing contracts totaling US$ 280 million annually, achieving notable savings. Francisco also worked as Business Development Manager at Air Products INDURA, promoting industrial gases across multiple sectors with annual sales of US$ 50 million. Earlier roles include managerial positions at INDURA Chile, where Francisco oversaw significant investment projects. In addition to industry experience, Francisco has contributed to academia as a professor in the Master's program in Energy at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Francisco holds an Executive M.B.A. and a Civil Engineering degree in Mechanical Industries from the same institution.