Jose Joaquim Romao De Sousa
Non-Executive Independent Director
Sonae Indústria
Portugal
Biography
Mr. Jose Joaquim Romao de Sousa serves as Non-Executive Independent Director of Sonae Industria, SGPS, S.A. since March 31, 2015. He holds a large experience in the manufacturing industry, in particular in the areas of chemicals (formaldehyde resins, adhesives and water-borne emulsion resins) and plastics (Vinyl and polyolefin extrusion and calendaring). Has had several management functions in the ProHolding group, being still today non-executive Chairman of several group companies and associated companies, including a new venture into biologic fungicides. Experience in the financial sector, namely in private equity, portfolio management and stock broker company. Currently, is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Promotor SGPS, SA and Epoli-Espumas de Polietileno SA, among other companies. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical and Industrial Engineering from Universidade de Lisboa and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College, University of London.
Research Interest
Chemical Engineering
