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Barentz appoints Rodolfo Oliveira as Head of Personal and Home Care, South America
January, 26, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil – Barentz, a leading global specialty ingredients solution provider, announced the appointment of Rodolfo Oliveira as Head of Personal and Home Care South America, effective January 26, 2026. His appointment further strengthens Barentz’s leadership position and growth ambitions in the personal and home care segment across South America.
Rodolfo brings more than 15 years of experience in the chemical industry, with a strong track record across the personal and home care value chain. He has held senior roles at companies including Oxiteno, Clariant and Química Anastácio, building extensive expertise across product management, marketing, research and development, mergers and acquisitions and commercial functions. Throughout his career, Rodolfo has demonstrated a strong ability to connect strategy with market execution, driving sustainable growth and strengthening customer and partner relationships.
In his new role, Rodolfo will provide overall strategic direction for the personal and home care division in South America, leading the regional organization and working closely with regional and global stakeholders. He will be responsible for driving commercial performance, portfolio development and customer engagement, while ensuring alignment with Barentz’s global objectives and strategic priorities.
Rodolfo holds a degree in chemical engineering and is recognized for his collaborative, transparent and data-driven leadership style, with a strong focus on empowered teams, accountability and long-term value creation.
“Rodolfo brings a unique combination of deep personal and home care market knowledge, cross-functional experience and a strong regional perspective,” said Gustavo Levy, regional CEO South America at Barentz. “His ability to connect strategy, people and execution will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our personal and home care platform in South America. We are confident that his leadership will support sustainable growth, closer partnerships with customers and principals, and further reinforce Barentz’s position in the region.”

Rodolfo Oliveira, Head of Personal and Home Care, South America
ABOUT BARENTZ
Barentz is a global provider of specialty ingredient solutions for the life sciences and performance materials sectors. We form strong partnerships with customers and principals to deliver high-quality ingredients, technical expertise in ingredient selection and application, and tailored services. Established in 1953, Barentz operates in over 70 countries, through our network of laboratories, sourcing, and formulation centres across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. This enables us to serve more than 27,000 customers worldwide, with approximately 2,800 employees and a turnover of approximately €2.3 billion. Our commitment to responsible business practices has been recognised with a gold rating from EcoVadis®, placing us among the top 2% of companies assessed globally. Guided by our technical expertise, global reach, and commitment to partnership, we remain focused on what matters most: always a better solution. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com.
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