Jacyr Vianna de Quadros Jr.
Chemical Engineer
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and versatile leader with a proven track record at large corporations and start-ups, excelling in strategic alliances and market expansion. Pioneered innovative research projects and developed bio-based products, achieving significant market penetration and industry recognition. Skillful in negotiation strategies and customer relationship management, driving growth and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder, CEO
Innoleics USA Corp
Kissimmee
08.2021 - Current
- New business model.
- Execution of research projects funded by the Ohio Soybean Council (2022/2023 and 2025).
- Development of bio-based plasticizers in Europe and North America.
- Negotiations with suppliers and partners (Inbra, Varteco, Baerlocher).
- Main connection with associations (Resilient Flooring, Wire and Cable, Green Building).
- ASTM chapter: new method approved.
- Presentations and organization of presence at various conferences and trade shows.
Co-founder, CEO
Nexoleum Bioderivados
São Paulo
01.2007 - 08.2021
- Company overview: (Startup)
- Project, execution, and operation for epoxidation unit - production capacity 7,000 tons/yr.
- Project, execution, and operation for the transesterification unit - production capacity of 7,000 tons/year.
- State-of-the-art research on intellectual property related to bio-based materials for PVC, lubricants, and polyols.
- Production and sales of vegetable-based plasticizers. Battelle Institute's (Ohio, USA) patent licensing for Brazil.
- Market development and application technology; new production process design; product quality control.
- Negotiations of a joint venture with Elekeiroz.
- Market expansion in Brazil to approximately 8% of the total plasticizers market.
- (Startup)
Product Manager
Monsanto do Brasil Ltda/Canavialis Ltda
São Paulo
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Responsible for the market development of sugarcane germplasm and biotechnology (transgenic species).
- Communications bridge between the Brazil Biotech team and the USA Business team.
- Development of value-capture solutions, and exploration of bio-based fuels and feedstock from biomass and ethanol.
Consulting services
Quod Consultoria Ltda
São Paulo
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Market study for biomass from sugarcane and sorghum for the company Nexsteppe in Brazil.
- Market development for carbon credits in Brazil for the company Econergy.
- Detailed phthalates market study for Petrom S.A., to support the long-term strategic planning cycle.
- Market and suppliers development study for ethanol production investment in Texas, USA.
Oxo Business and Technical Manager
ExxonMobil Química
São Paulo
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Management of sales and technical groups of a USD 160 million business, including P&L, supply chain coordination, suppliers' relationships, and development of strategic alliances.
- Responsible for applications technology, regulatory aspects, marketing strategy, and training for the region.
Special Assignment - Oxo Marketing and Technical Support
ExxonMobil Chemical
Baytown
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Special training for 6 months at Baytown Technology Center on applications technology, flexible PVC compounding
Lubricants Sales Manager
ExxonMobil Lubricants and Specialties
São Paulo
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Management of lubricants and specialties sales and technical support for South America. Leading 18 people.
- Selected to lead the Exxon and Mobil merger task force group in the lubricants business.
Industrial lubricants sales manager
Esso Brasileira de Petróleo
São Paulo
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Management of lubricants and specialties for Brazil. Leading 9 people.
Market Development Representative
Exxon Química Ltda
São Paulo
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Market Development of specialty solvents justifying new plant investment in Brazil.
Applications Specialist
Exxon Chemical Co.
Baytown
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Various technical functions as intermediates technology advisor for USA and South America
- Technical support to customers (0800 number) for USA and Latin America
Sales Representative and Marketing Analyst
Exxon Química Ltda.
São Paulo
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Sales in the S. Paulo region, marketing analysis for Brazil, solvents.
Education
Post-Doc Program - Chemical Engineering (Epoxidation of High Oleic Soybean Oill)
Escola Politécnica - University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil01.2023
PhD Program - Chemical Engineering (Focused on epoxidation of vegetable oils)
Escola Politécnica - University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil01.2015
New Leader Program - Multi-cultural training for global managers
Thunderbird - The Gavin School of International Management
Phoenix, AZ, USA01.2005
New Manager Program - Leadership and Management
University of North Carolina - Keenan-Flagler Business School
Chapel Hill, NC, USA01.2001
Post graduation Latu-Sensu - Economy e Administration (CEAG)
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
São Paulo, Brazil01.1998
Chemical Engineering -
Escola Politécnica - USP
São Paulo, Brazil01.1988
Skills
- Strategic alliances
- Business model development
- Research project management
- Negotiation strategies
- Product development
- Market expansion strategies
- Supply chain management
- Intellectual property management
- Customer relationship management
- Presentation skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Budget management
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
- English, fluent (written and spoken)
- Spanish, fluent (written and spoken)
- French, basic
- Portuguese, native
International Experience - Countries With Managerial Responsibility
- Brazil
- U.S.A.
- Argentina
- Venezuela
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
Patents Publications And Papers
- 2024, Standard Test Method for 'Standard Practice for Quantitative Exudation Measurement of Flexible Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Plastics', Method proposal and ballot voting concluded with approval, ASTM, USA
- 2024, Dissecting Bioplasticizers, Presentation, Plastics Industry Association - Vinyl Sustainability Summit, USA
- 2024, PVC: Villain or Hero?, Presentation, AMI Polymers in Flooring, USA
- 2024, Bio-based PVC compounds: a commercial reality, Presentation, SPE - Biopolymers and Biocomposites 2024, USA
- 2024, Visual Aids for Exudation Methodology, Presentation, AMI PVC Formulation 2024, USA
- 2024, Low-temperature performance of vegetable-based plasticisers, Paper, PVC 2024, Edinburgh, UK
- 2023, Next Generation Plasticizers for PVC, Book Chapter, DeGruyter - Bio-Products, Germany
- 2023, Sustainability Business Case - Biobased Compounds, Presentation, SPE - Vinyl Sustainability Summit, USA
- 2023, Next generation plasticizers for PVC, Presentation, AMI Compounding World Magazine, USA
- 2023, Improved Novel Exudation Methodology, Presentation, SPE, Society of Plastics Engineers - Vinyltec 2023, USA
- 2023, Microreactor x millireactor: Experimental performance in the epoxidation of soybean oil, Article, Co-author, Elsevier - Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, USA
- 2023, Comparative aspects on the epoxidation of soybean oil and high oleic soybean oil, Article, AOCS-Wiley, American Oil Chemistry Society Journal, USA
- 2022, Introducing a new chemical in a highly technical B2B market, Presentation, ACS Fall 2022, USA - Virtual
- 2021, Ecolabels, applicability and impact on the flexible PVC sector, Paper, PVC 2021, UK - Virtual
- 2021, Evaluation of Potential Designs for a Continuous Epoxidation Reactor, Article, co-author, ACS - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, USA
- 2021, Bio-based plasticizers: latest developments, opportunities and challenges, Presentation, AMI PVC Formulation 2021, USA - Virtual
- 2021, Nexoleum: a renewable-based chemicals start-up, from inception to exit, Presentation, ACS Spring 2021, USA - Virtual
- 2021, Enhanced epoxidation of vegetable oils as building blocks for new chemicals., Poster, ACS Green Chemistry 2021, USA - Virtual
- 2017, A Novel Exudation Methodology, Paper, PVC 2017, Brighton, UK
- 2016, Epoxidation of soybean oil at maximum heat removal and single addition of all reactants, Article, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification (Vol 100), USA
- 2016, Elekeiroz and Nexoleum: plasticizer solutions, Paper, Society of Plastics Engineers - Brazil Chapter - Brasiltec/Viniltec 2016, São Paulo, Brazil
- 2015, Study of the soybean oil epoxidation reaction under maximum heat removal, Thesis, Universidade de São Paulo - Ph.D. Thesis, São Paulo, Brazil
- 2014, Formulation Adjustments for Bio-based plasticizers, Paper, PVC 2014, Brighton, UK
- 2014, PLASTICIZED PVC COMPOSITION, Patent, US 8623947, USPTO, USA
- 2008, Compounding PVC with Renewable Materials, Paper, PVC 2008, Brighton, UK
- 2008, Vegetable plasticizers for toys, Presentation, Abrinq, São Paulo, Brazil
- 2004, Tendencias de uso de Plastificantes en Formulaciones de PVC Flexible, Presentation, Foro Andino Del PVC, Cartagena, Colombia
- 1995, Aluminum Foil Surface Analysis to Determine Oil-caused Failures, Paper, STLE 1995 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-founder, CEO
Innoleics USA Corp
08.2021 - Current
Product Manager
Monsanto do Brasil Ltda/Canavialis Ltda
06.2008 - 05.2011
Co-founder, CEO
Nexoleum Bioderivados
01.2007 - 08.2021
Consulting services
Quod Consultoria Ltda
01.2007 - 01.2010
Oxo Business and Technical Manager
ExxonMobil Química
01.2002 - 01.2006
Special Assignment - Oxo Marketing and Technical Support
ExxonMobil Chemical
01.2002 - 07.2002
Lubricants Sales Manager
ExxonMobil Lubricants and Specialties
01.2000 - 01.2002
Industrial lubricants sales manager
Esso Brasileira de Petróleo
01.1998 - 01.2000
Market Development Representative
Exxon Química Ltda
01.1995 - 01.1998
Applications Specialist
Exxon Chemical Co.
01.1992 - 01.1995
Sales Representative and Marketing Analyst
Exxon Química Ltda.
01.1989 - 01.1992
Post-Doc Program - Chemical Engineering (Epoxidation of High Oleic Soybean Oill)
Escola Politécnica - University of São Paulo
PhD Program - Chemical Engineering (Focused on epoxidation of vegetable oils)
Escola Politécnica - University of São Paulo
New Leader Program - Multi-cultural training for global managers
Thunderbird - The Gavin School of International Management
New Manager Program - Leadership and Management
University of North Carolina - Keenan-Flagler Business School
Post graduation Latu-Sensu - Economy e Administration (CEAG)
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Chemical Engineering -
Escola Politécnica - USP