Stefano Dessi

Stefano Dessi has extensive experience in bioproduction and quality engineering, currently serving as Plant Director at Novamont since June 2014, overseeing the world's first Bio BDO industrial production scale plant. Prior to this role, Stefano worked at Novartis as Quality Engineering Manager, leading the Quality Engineering Department for the Primary Bulk Production Unit. At Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Stefano was the API & Pharmaceutical Production Manager, responsible for pharmaceutical production of various medical forms and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, Stefano has held roles at Sandoz as Production Head and Process Technologist at Pfizer, focusing on fermentation processes. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Biotechnology, an MSc in Fermentation Technology, and a Master's degree in Bioprocess Engineering, complemented by ongoing studies at the Technical University of Delft.