Mariano Herrera Menghi is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience in Packaging Development and Innovation for leading multinational consumer goods companies. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica Nacional and an MBA from Universidad Católica Argentina.

Throughout his career, Mariano has worked with organizations such as The Clorox Company and The Coca Cola Company. For the past 17 years, he has been part of Amcor, where he currently leads diverse, high performing teams responsible for delivering innovation, new products, and sustainable packaging solutions to customers across Latin America.
Mariano is deeply committed to leading with values and creating a positive and lasting impact through sustainability and innovation. 

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Héctor Celso Perrogón Salas is a Bolivian professional with a strong background in industrial management, recycling, and production operations, with over 15 years of experience leading processes at Empacar S.A.

He currently serves as Recycling Manager, where he leads both the operational and strategic management of the division, with a focus on production efficiency, process optimization, and industrial sustainability. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in operations supervision, team management, and continuous improvement, establishing himself as a key figure in the fields of recycling and industrial production. His profile is defined by a results-driven mindset, strong operational leadership, and a commitment to sustainable development and innovation in industrial processes

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Héctor Celso Perrogón Salas es un profesional boliviano con sólida trayectoria en gestión industrial, reciclaje y operaciones productivas, con más de 15 años de experiencia liderando procesos en Empacar S.A..

Actualmente se desempeña como Gerente de Reciclados, liderando la gestión operativa y estratégica del área, con enfoque en eficiencia productiva, optimización de procesos y sostenibilidad industrial. A lo largo de su carrera ha desarrollado experiencia en supervisión de operaciones, gestión de equipos y mejora continua, consolidándose como un referente en el ámbito del reciclaje y la producción industrial. Su perfil se caracteriza por una visión orientada a resultados, liderazgo operativo y compromiso con el desarrollo sostenible y la innovación en procesos industriales.

Agustina Sitler is the Senior Procurement Manager - Plastic Feedstock Latam. Agustina has more than 15 years of experience in Procurement in different companies, and for the last 4 years has been in charge of the development of the PCR portfolio in the region.

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Mauricio Turcato se desempeña en Amcor como Gerente de Desarrollo de Producto, Innovación y Desarrollo de Negocios para América Latina. En su rol actual, actúa como puente entre los equipos comerciales y de investigación y desarrollo para acelerar soluciones de packaging de alto impacto en la región.
Con más de 15 años de trayectoria en la industria, además de su rol en Amcor, ha trabajado en compañías líderes como Nestlé y Henkel, liderando proyectos de desarrollo de envases, implementación de nuevos formatos de producto, puesta en marcha de maquinaria y optimización de líneas de envasado tanto en España como en Argentina.
Su perfil combina profundidad técnica con liderazgo transversal, trabajando junto a equipos de marketing, compras, operaciones y proveedores para desarrollar soluciones escalables y sustentables.
Actualmente centra su enfoque en impulsar soluciones que mejoren simultáneamente la performance económica, técnica y ambiental de los envases plásticos de PET, promoviendo el aligeramiento estructural, el diseño para reciclabilidad, la incorporación de material reciclado y modelos de innovación colaborativa a lo largo de toda la cadena de valor.
Es Ingeniero por la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina) y Máster en Packaging Engineering por IQS en Barcelona (España).

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Mauricio Turcato serves at Amcor as Product Development, Innovation and Business Development Manager for Latin America. In his current role, he acts as a bridge between commercial teams and research and development to accelerate high-impact packaging solutions across the region.
With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, in addition to his role at Amcor, he has worked at leading companies such as Nestlé and Henkel, leading packaging development projects, implementation of new product formats, commissioning of machinery, and optimization of packaging lines in both Spain and Argentina.
His profile combines strong technical depth with cross-functional leadership, working alongside marketing, procurement, operations, and suppliers to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.
He currently focuses on driving solutions that simultaneously improve the economic, technical, and environmental performance of PET plastic packaging, promoting lightweighting, design for recyclability, the incorporation of recycled content, and collaborative innovation models across the entire value chain.
He holds an Engineering degree from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina) and a Master’s Degree in Packaging Engineering from IQS in Barcelona (Spain).
 

Nataly Barros is the Climate & Sustainable Sourcing Senior Manager for Latin America at Royal Canin, part of the Mars Group. She leads the climate, sustainable sourcing, and circular packaging agenda across the region, supporting Mars’ net zero ambition by 2050. Her work focuses on deforestation  and conversion free supply chains, regenerative agriculture, and the design for circularity of flexible packaging in Latin America. She has over 15 years of experience across sustainability, procurement, and value chain transformation and holds a Double Degree Master’s in Agricultural Engineering from the University of São Paulo and UniLaSalle, France.

Gaston Dominguez is currently the Head of Packaging Development at Mastellone Hnos., where he has been leading innovation and sustainability initiatives for dairy packaging. With more than ten years of experience in packaging engineering, he specializes in optimizing material usage, advancing sustainable practices, and developing solutions designed to enhance the consumer experience. His passion lies in collaborating across the value chain to achieve measurable progress in sustainable packaging.

Veruska Rigolin holds a degree in International Trade and a postgraduate qualification in International Business, and has dedicated the past 20 years of her career at Futamura to advancing sustainable packaging solutions. As Sales Manager for South America, she actively drives the transition toward more responsible materials, connecting innovation with real market needs.

As a founding member and current President of ABICOM (Brazilian Association of Biodegradable and Compostable Polymers), Veruska plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable materials in Brazil. She is deeply committed to educating the market, fostering collaboration across the value chain, and accelerating the adoption of biodegradable and compostable solutions as part of a more circular and regenerative economy.

Nataly Acosta leads Investor Relations for Latin America at Circulate Capital, where she focuses on mobilizing capital and strengthening strategic partnerships to advance plastic circularity in the region. With a background in chemical engineering and Impact Finance, along with prior experience in the corporate sector, Nataly has built her career at the intersection of industry and investment. She works closely with companies and global brands to unlock investment opportunities in recycling and waste management infrastructure, supporting the transition to more sustainable value chains across Latin America.

Taís Marcon is a Director at MaxiQuim and a Senior International Market Intelligence Expert with over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry. She manages business development, coordinates and executes consulting projects across Latin America, and provides strategic market analysis to support clients’ decision-making processes. Her expertise covers the petrochemical, specialties, fertilizers, pulp & paper, renewable chemicals, plastics recycling, and circular economy sectors.

She has led and managed large-scale projects focused on supply and demand analysis, pricing, logistics, competition, regulation, and market entry strategies. She has also been responsible for structuring business units, expanding client portfolios, and creating market intelligence solutions tailored to corporate strategy.

Her international experience includes continuous monitoring and direct engagement with stakeholders across the plastics recycling value chain in countries such as Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Colombia developing high-level insights on market dynamics, pricing trends, and regulatory landscapes.

Ines Magneres graduated as an Industrial Engineer from Universidad Nacional del Sur. She began her career in the PET business at Alpek Polyester over 15 years ago. She held various positions in the vPET supply chain, and in 2014 she moved to the recycling business, where she was in charge of the supply chain and eventually became head of that business unit. Since the end of 2022, she has been in charge of the Commercial area for Alpek Polyester Argentina

Ing. Jose Luis Picone graduated from the Universidad de Buenos Aires – Argentina as a Chemical Engineer.  

He has experience in international chemical companies and as consultant for the development and implementation of environmental projects. Since its foundation, he is the Executive Director of the Argentine Chamber of the Plastic Recycling Industry – CAIRPLAS - Cámara Argentina de la Industria de Reciclados Plásticos

Ivan Marco is a Senior Business Sustainability Manager within Dow’s Plastics and Specialty Packaging organization, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His role focuses on building strategic market relationships to enable partnerships and developments that strengthen Dow’s positioning as a sustainability leader within the petrochemical industry. He leads circular economy initiatives aimed at creating value added recycled plastics solutions for customers and the value chain

Federico Di Yenno is an economist who graduated with honors from the National University of Rosario and holds a Master’s in Applied Economics from Universidad Austral. 
 

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Víctor Vildósola Saavedra is an Industrial Civil Engineer and holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management, with an outstanding career spanning more than 20 years in the plastics manufacturing industry. He currently serves as Sustainability and Recycling Manager at Winpack S.A., where he leads the transformation of polyethylene (PE) waste into post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin for high-efficiency packaging solutions.

His commitment to the sector extends to key industry roles, serving as Director of the National Association of Recycling Industries (ANIR) and as a member of the Sustainable Development Committee of ASIPLA. His focus at this conference is to highlight recycling as the driving force behind a new and valuable value chain.

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Víctor Vildósola Saavedra es Ingeniero Civil Industrial y Magíster en Dirección Financiera, con una destacada trayectoria de más de 20 años en la industria manufacturera de plásticos. Actualmente se desempeña como Gerente de Sostenibilidad y Reciclaje en Winpack S.A., donde lidera la transformación de residuos de polietileno (PE) en resina reciclada post-consumo (PCR) para soluciones de embalaje de alta eficiencia.

Su compromiso con el sector se extiende a roles gremiales clave, siendo Director de la Asociación de Industriales del Reciclaje (ANIR) y miembro del Comité de Desarrollo Sostenible de ASIPLA. Su enfoque en esta feria es visibilizar el reciclaje como el motor de una nueva y valiosa cadena de valor.

Cintia Fantozzi is a Food Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry, leading innovation, packaging and sustainability initiatives in Nestle across Latin America. Actually, workings as Regional New Product Development & Packaging Manager in Nestlé. She has Strong background in quality, food safety and regulatory compliance, with proven leadership in cross functional teams.

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Jimena Gasparini Olasaguirre is a Chemical Engineer (UDELAR, 2001) and MBA (IEEM, 2025), with more than 25 years of experience in the materials and packaging industry, specializing in management systems, quality, and innovation in industrial processes.

She currently serves as Industrial Manager of a food-grade PET recycling plant in Uruguay, where she leads operations and ensures compliance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards for bottle-to-bottle applications.

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Jimena Gasparini Olasaguirre es Ingeniera Química (UDELAR 2001) y MBA (IEEM - 2025), con más de 25 años de experiencia en la industria de materiales y envases, especializada en sistemas de gestión, calidad e innovación en procesos industriales.

Actualmente se desempeña como Gerente Industrial de una planta de reciclaje de PET grado alimentario en Uruguay, liderando la operación y el aseguramiento de estándares técnicos, regulatorios y de inocuidad para aplicaciones bottle-to-bottle.