Antón Valero Solanellas

Professional trajectory

He holds a degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of Barcelona (UB) and a Master's degree in Business Administration from EADA.

He began his professional career at Dow Chemical in 1981, where he held various positions of responsibility in the areas of production, environment, and industrial operations, both in Germany and Spain. Throughout his time with the company, he held several management positions, including the management of industrial plants and business units in the hydrocarbons and energy sectors, until being appointed General Manager of Production for Dow in Tarragona.

In March 2004, he was subsequently appointed President and CEO of Dow Chemical Ibérica, a role that encompassed the company's activities in Spain and Portugal.

Throughout his career, he has served as President of EMATSA; the Tarragona Chemical Business Association (AEQT); and the Spanish Federation of Chemical Companies (FEIQUE). Additionally, he has chaired the CEOE's Environment Committee and served on the board of directors of the Tarragona Chemical Business Association (AEQT) and the Spanish Business Confederation. He has also been involved in organizing Expoquimia, served on the Social Council of the Rovira i Virgili University (URV), and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Tarragona Water Consortium.

Since 2018, he has been an advisor to the Board of Directors and senior management of Bondalti.