Ivan De la Peña

Iván De la Peña is the Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Alpek, where he leads technology development in the petrochemical and biological industries. He holds a Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, focusing on sustainable materials and advanced recycling.

He is deeply involved in fostering regional innovation, serving as a board member for the Biocluster Nuevo León. This demonstrates a commitment to developing the local biotechnology ecosystem beyond his corporate responsibilities, connecting academic, government, and private sectors.

Unique fact: He leverages his extensive academic background to bridge corporate strategy with the development of cutting-edge, sustainable chemical technologies.