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Xavier Urbaneja, MBA, PhD has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Xavier started their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Geneva in 2006, where they worked until 2008. Following that, they joined ArisGen S.A. as an R&D Project Manager in 2008 and held the position until 2012.
In 2012, Xavier joined SICPA, where they have held multiple positions over the years. Xavier started as a Manager in R&D and Production, a role they held until 2018. From 2018 to the present, they served as a Senior Manager, responsible for GTM Strategy, Product Portfolio, and Technical Sales. In 2022, they took on new responsibilities as the Director of Business Development and the Head of Brand Protection Market at SICPA.
Xavier's educational background includes an MBA and a PhD degree.
Xavier Urbaneja, MBA, PhD has an extensive education history. Xavier began their academic journey at the Universitat de Barcelona, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from 1995 to 2000. Following this, they pursued a Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry at ICMAB-CSIC from 2000 to 2001.
Continuing their academic pursuits, Xavier Urbaneja went on to complete a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Universitat de Barcelona from 2002 to 2006. This advanced degree further solidified their expertise in the field.
In 2014, Xavier Urbaneja attended EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) and completed an Executive MBA in the Management of Technology program, further enhancing their management and leadership skills. Additionally, they also completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Doing Business in Asia from EPFL in 2015.
To expand their knowledge beyond their scientific background, Xavier attended Product Focus in the UK in 2019, where they pursued a Product Management for Technology-based Products program. Finally, in 2020, they engaged in the Strategic Thinking Program at IMD, focusing on honing their strategic thinking abilities.
With this diverse education background encompassing organic chemistry, technology management, and product management, Xavier Urbaneja is equipped with a well-rounded foundation to excel in various professional roles.
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SICPA is a leading global provider of secured authentication, identification and traceability solutions and services. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Lausanne, the privately-owned Swiss company is a long-trusted advisor to governments, central banks, high-security printers, and industry. SICPA’s mission is to Enable Trust through constant innovation. For more than 70 years SICPA has been at the forefront of research and innovation in security inks which are at the core of the company’s expertise. SICPA inks and special features protect the majority of the world’s banknotes, security and value documents from counterfeiting and fraud. The company integrates these security features with digital technologies, such as software and data management systems, to offer solutions and services to governments, ensuring product authentication, traceability and protection as well as tax reconciliation and production control. SICPA systems protect governments from tax revenue loss on products most often subject to illicit trade, such as excisable goods like alcohol, tobacco and fuel and support broader policy objectives in the fields of health and the environment. These systems also allow manufacturers to protect and authenticate their products and to engage consumers. SICPA continues to focus on innovation in the digital area, working with inhouse R&D and external partners to provide solutions for e-government services. Today, SICPA is a global company with offices and factories on five continents. With about 2,800 staff of over 50 nationalities, the company provides technologies and services to most nations worldwide.