Medichem Management Team and Advisory Board

OUR GREATEST ASSET TO ASSIST YOU

Our team members have the can-do spirit and skills that made Medichem successful and a reputable company in the pharmaceutical industry.
We empower our team members to create the sort of innovative and reliable solutions our customers depend on, and help Medichem work smarter and more sustainably.
No matter where you look across our global operating sites — in Spain, Malta, China or in the USA — our first priority is a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for our employees. One that puts our team members first.

Made With Care

MADE WITH CARE, a simple promise…

Listening to our customers and the specificities of the market, it became evident that four essential qualities were valued when working with us. They have become the cornerstone of Medichem´s value proposition and continue to shape our daily activities:

Passion

We put our heart into everything we do, inspiring those around us. We face challenges with enthusiasm and creativity, always pushing ourselves beyond our limits.

EXCELLENCE

We care for our customers and our teams. We tirelessly seek new ways to improve what we do and exceed expectations.

Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency, generating trust in our relationships. We are responsible for the impact we generate, and we promote social and environmental sustainability.

COMMITMENT

We are a team committed to achieving common goals and overcoming challenges. We are driven by generating a positive impact on people & the planet.

MEDICHEM CODE OF CONDUCT

The Medichem Code of Conduct is the foundation for our long-term success as a company. It contains the general operating principles of the company, the corporate values, commitments, and ethical responsibilities that all employees of Medichem must take on and fulfill, as well as a commitment by the General Management with regard to compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

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Meet our Management Team

JOSÉ LUIS RODRÍGUEZ

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

COO of Medichem since 2015, José Luis is responsible for all FDF and API operations across our four manufacturing sites in Spain, Malta and China. He is in charge of production, development, engineering and many other aspects of the business.

With degrees in chemical and industrial engineering, and three master’s degrees (PDD, MBA and H&S), José Luis is ideally qualified for his current position as Medichem’s chief operations officer. Previous positions include head of engineering, engineering and maintenance, and technical operations director, but he currently oversees and unifies the work of the API and FDF teams.

ANA MARTÍ

GENERAL COUNSEL & IP

As legal counsel and director with Medichem since 2001, Ana has been responsible for the legal aspects, including intellectual property and regulatory, for many years, and enables the development of our business strategy.

Ana holds a degree in law and completed a program for management development at ESADE Business School in Barcelona. Her experience in the industry spans around 25 years, including ten years managing teams of diverse backgrounds. In 2016, she received the European Counsel Award, followed a few months later by the Global Counsel Award for Regulatory (Non-Financial Services). She has co-authored a book on pharmaceutical marketing, is a member of the Barcelona Bar Association, and member of the Board of the European Fine Chemicals Group (EFGC).

CARLOS RODRIGUEZ

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

At Medichem since 1998, Carlos brings years of expertise as both area and business units manager and since 2015 has been responsible for all API and FDF sales operations for the generics units.

With more than 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing, Carlos is passionate about the pharmaceutical market and about building trustworthy relationships with our customers and professional partners, sharing his customer-oriented vision and experience with his sales and marketing teams. He holds a BSc in analytical chemistry and an MBA, both from Barcelona.

NATALIA PALANCA

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Natalia has been leading HR operations for nearly two decades in multiple industries and countries, and has degrees in psychology, business administration and human resources management.

Joining Medichem in the spring of 2016, Natalia has, with her team, redefined the HR strategy as a pillar of the new company vision, mission and strategic roadmap. She enthusiastically leads the cultural transformation and its impact upon the company’s performance and employment branding. She studied in both the Netherlands (MBA, Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Spain (degree in psychology and master’s in human resources management, Universitat de Barcelona).

CRISTINA CASTRILLO

CHIEF FINANCIAL & IT OFFICER

Cristina recently joined our team. She is responsible for global finance controlling as well as information systems strategy, ensuring its valuable contribution to Medichem’s growth.

With more than 30 years of professional experience in auditing and consulting, luxury, FMCG and renewable energy, among other fields, Cristina has gained a broad knowledge, not only of finance and IT, but also general management, purchasing and supply chain. Cristina holds a degree in economics and a master’s degree in information systems integration from the Universitat de Barcelona. In addition, she completed a management development program at IESE Business School. She is accredited as a board member of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.

MARIONA SENIS

QUALITY DIRECTOR

Mariona joined Medichem as Quality Director in 2019. She leads and motivates the company’s ongoing drive to promote a culture of quality at every level and increase efficiency.

She brings more than 25 years of pharmaceutical experience to the role, having worked initially in R&D before taking on roles in quality assurance and quality control. She has expanded her skillset and understanding further by working for periods in diverse areas including demand analysis and resource management. She also holds APICS qualifications in supply chain management. Mariona is currently implementing her knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement processes to help Medichem remain a leader in quality. Mariona holds a degree in biology (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona).

JAUME RODÓ

CHLORHEXIDINE BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR

Jaume has been a manager in clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals for almost 30 years, and brings a fresh perspective to Medichem, which he joined in 2017.

Since the summer of 2017, Jaume has overseen the newly created chlorhexidine business unit at Medichem. Having defined its development strategy, he has consolidated an efficient workgroup between his sales department and those of quality, regulatory and production to meet and maintain our customers’ expectations with highly reliable and professional service. Jaume holds a degree in biology (Universitat de Barcelona) and an MBA from the ESADE Business School in Barcelona.

ADVISORY BOARD

Since 2014, a Board of Advisors from different disciplines and international executive backgrounds complement the strengths and expertise of Medichem´s in-house leaders. They bring broader management knowledge and unique perspectives to our growing organization.

Cornelie Ritsma, Rudy Mareel, Alain Comel, Alfonso Chiner, Jose Luis Stampa, and Elisabeth Stampa are advisors on this Board.

Meet our Board of Directors

ELISABETH STAMPA

CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOSE LUIS STAMPA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CRISTINA STAMPA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CORNELIE RITSMA

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RUDY MAREEL

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALAIN COMEL

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANTONIO HERRERA

NON-DIRECTOR SECRETARY OF THE BOARD