Gennaro della Vecchia
Published on March 11, 2026
Senior executive with more than 20 years of international experience in advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and industrial applications. My career has been built at the intersection of technology, industrial markets, and business strategy, helping organizations translate scientific capabilities and complex materials technologies into scalable and profitable growth platforms.
I have extensive experience working with polymers, fillers, mineral materials, and performance additives used in demanding industrial applications such as tires, composites, engineered plastics, and advanced materials systems. Throughout my career at companies including Bridgestone, Flexsys, and Sibelco, I have led initiatives spanning technology development, product portfolio management, strategic partnerships, and international business development.
My work has involved identifying new growth opportunities, developing market entry strategies, and building collaborations with global customers and technology partners across Europe, Asia, and North America. I have also been involved in evaluating and developing large-scale industrial projects, translating complex technical value propositions into commercially viable business platforms and long-term strategic growth initiatives.
Most recently, I served as Director Corporate Business Development, focusing on strategic growth initiatives in advanced materials and industrial minerals. In this role, I worked on technology partnerships, new application development, and the evaluation of new industrial platforms aligned with future market needs and sustainability trends.
I hold an Executive MBA from ESCP Business School, complementing my scientific and industrial background with strong strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities.
I am particularly interested in leadership roles where technology, materials innovation, and market strategy converge to accelerate growth in advanced materials and composites industries.
Advanced Materials & Industrial Applications: Strong technical background in polymers, fillers, mineral materials, and specialty chemicals used in demanding industrial applications such as tires, composites, engineered plastics, and performance materials. Experienced in translating material science i
Business Development & Market Strategy: Proven ability to identify new growth platforms, develop market entry strategies, and build international partnerships. Extensive experience working with global customers and suppliers to create value through innovation and application development.
Technology Leadership & Innovation Management: Experienced in bridging R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to accelerate innovation and bring new materials and technologies to market. Skilled in portfolio management, strategic partnerships, and scaling industrial projects.