Rafael Isao Sakamoto has extensive experience in sales and management across various industries in South America. Currently serving as Sales Director for Imerys since August 2012, Rafael has previously held the position of Sales and Marketing South America Manager at the same company. Prior roles include Sales Engineer specializing in Refinery and Petrochemical at Alfa Laval Ltda from August 2010 to August 2012 and a sales position at Air Liquide Brasil from June 2005 to August 2010. Rafael holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral (2021-2023), an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas (2009-2010), and a degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (2002-2007).