Marcio Grossmann

I have been serving as an Advisory Board Member at Farben, supporting the leadership team in strengthening governance and enhancing strategic execution. My contribution focuses on: - Supporting strategic decisions through practical, results-oriented analysis; - Reinforcing governance without adding unnecessary complexity, respecting the company’s culture and stage of maturity; - Establishing follow-up routines to ensure that strategic plans are executed with cadence and discipline; - Bridging the board and management, fostering a constructive dialogue with a focus on tangible results. Farben is an entrepreneurial company undergoing an accelerated professionalization process. Serving as a board member has been a valuable opportunity to apply my experience in organizational transformation, delivering impact while preserving the company’s core identity.

Formado em 2019, o BR Angels é uma empresa privada com foco no ecossistema de inovação e investimento-anjo composta por mais de 400 CEOs e altos executivos de importantes empresas que, além de capital financeiro, entregam capital intelectual, valorizando, sobretudo, o conceito de Smart Money. Hoje, seu portfólio de investimentos conta com mais de 30 startups.

Gerresheimer é um dos principais parceiros mundiais na indústria farmacêutica e de saúde. Com os nossos produtos especiais feitos de vidro e plástico, contribuímos para a saúde e o bem-estar. Estamos representados mundialmente e produzimos, com cerca de 10.000 colaboradores, onde estão os nossos clientes e mercados. Com as nossas fábricas na Europa, América do Norte, América do Sul e Ásia. O amplo espectro de ofertas inclui embalagens farmacêuticas bem como produtos para a administração simples e segura de medicamentos: canetas de insulina, inaladores, microbombas, seringas pré-preenchíveis, frascos para injetáveis, ampolas, frascos e recipientes para medicamentos líquidos e sólidos com sistemas de fecho e de segurança, bem como embalagens para a indústria cosmética.

For 140 years in the market, PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and special materials for thousands of industries and homes worldwide. Responsible for the financial results and strategic direction of the segment of Packaging Coatings. Worked closely with the teams across different regions to ensure high performance, business growth and profitability. Oversaw the portfolio management and complexity reduction initiatives to optimize our product offerings and customer satisfaction. Understood the customer needs better and developed the organizational capabilities to meet the challenges. Achieved double-digit growth in revenue and more than 200% improvement in profitability by driving innovation, value creation and value capture. The region has become the most profitable in the Packaging Coatings Division worldwide and one of the most lucrative across the entire organization.

Oversaw the performance and growth of seven diverse segments of Paints and Coats in the region, encompassing 1,100 talented people and USD300 million in revenue. These segments included: Automotive, Refinish, Architectural, Industrial, Packaging, and Marine & Aerospace coatings. Led the turnaround process needed in the region (18 years without operational profit) by redesigning the business structure, building a customer focus approach, and focusing on cultural evolution, results, empowerment, and accountability. Implemented a new organizational structure that increased the agility and integration of the company across its seven business units. Optimized the leadership team by reducing span and layers and enhancing customer and innovation focus. Enhanced profitability, customer satisfaction and market share for PPG Industries in Latin America South. Perhaps the most significant result occurred in the company's Culture. The shift from a low-engagement and conflict-ridden model to a result-focused organization is evident, with individuals taking responsibility for their actions and outcomes. The work environment has become more relaxed, yet challenging.

Responsible for the financial results and strategic direction of the segment of Packaging Coatings. Led the team of 60 amazing people through a performance improvement cycle that tripled the profitability of the business in the region in 1.5 year. Achieved the highest score globally on Gallup Engagement Survey, demonstrating our commitment and passion.

Led the Operations and Supply Chain Team in PPG South America during a turnaround process that focused on efficiency, productivity and integration while maintaining high quality and safety standards in a matrix organization. Responsible for the construction and startup of an E-coat Resin plant in Brazil, with a CAPEX of USD38 million and a two-year execution timeline. The project was delivered on time and within budget. Worked on a footprint optimization strategy that resulted in three plants being closed/transferred to a more convenient location, enhancing our profitability and supply chain efficiency. The transfer of the plant from Cajamar to Sumaré, Sao Paulo state, resulted in a reduction of the Overhead for the metal packaging division

Volunteer Board Member | Junior Achievement São Paulo Served as a pro bono board member at Junior Achievement São Paulo, the local branch of the world’s largest and oldest NGO focused on preparing young people for the job market. JA promotes entrepreneurial, financial, and career education in public schools, supported by volunteers from the private sector.

Responsible for the operation of the Pet Food factory with approximately 400 dedicated employees. Quality systems of compliance with food safety rules were essential and we always met the highest standards. Participated in a strategic project, with my peers and the EY consultancy, to define a supply chain model for Brazil, focusing on determining target locations for the construction of two new production units in Brazil. Spearheaded a project to expand the Mogi Mirim factory, significantly increasing its capacity.

Collaborated with the local manufacturing team leading Lean 6-Sigma projects. The main one created a fully automated control system for the catalyst coating machine, which improved efficiency by 10% and reduced scrap by 30%.

Brought the operation to the same levels of excellence that we had in other units in the world. In almost two years of operation, we have achieved significant advances.

Initiated the construction project of a new Automotive Catalyst plant in the Moscow region, selecting the location, negotiating, and hiring the engineering company, defining project specifications, conducting the environmental impact study and the executive project.

Led the start-up of two BASF Automotive Catalyst plants in Brazil and China, where I was responsible for hiring and training Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams. Managed the expansion project of the Automotive Catalyst Plant in Shanghai (China), where I oversaw the engineering company, equipment procurement, installation, and start-up.