Luiz Paulo S. Silva has a robust background in agricultural research and development, currently working in Field Development - R&D at Globachem nv. With prior experience as Portfolio Coordinator and R&D Specialist at Gowan Brasil, Luiz focused on developing agricultural phytosanitary products and provided technical support to sales teams. Luiz's earlier roles include various positions at BASF and other companies, where responsibilities ranged from drafting technical reports for product registration to conducting agricultural research and sales strategies for crops such as tomatoes and potatoes. Academically, Luiz holds a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from USP, a postgraduate degree in Agribusiness from Faculdade Metropolitana, and a degree in Agronomy from Universidade Federal de Goiás, specializing in Entomology, Phytopathology, and Soils.