Leticia Gonçalves Lourenço serves as President of Health & Biosciences at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), where she leads a global division focused on innovative solutions in probiotics, enzymes, cultures, and health ingredients. With more than 25 years of experience in biotechnology and life sciences, Leticia has built a distinguished career marked by her expertise in R&D commercialization and sustainable innovation. A native of Brazil, she holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of São Paulo and an MBA from INSEAD, blending scientific rigor with strategic business acumen. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles at leading firms such as DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, where she advanced to Global Head of Research, spearheading the launch of breakthrough probiotic platforms that generated over $500 million in annual revenue. At DSM Nutritional Products, as Vice President of Innovation, she drove a 40% portfolio expansion through microbiome research and partnerships, earning accolades like the BioProcess International Award for her work in scalable biomanufacturing. These achievements underscore her ability to translate complex science into market-leading products that address global health challenges. At IFF, Leticia oversees a team of 1,200+ experts across 20+ facilities worldwide, accelerating growth in the Health & Biosciences segment amid rising demand for functional foods and personalized nutrition. Under her leadership, the division has achieved double-digit revenue growth, strategic acquisitions like the integration of advanced biotech assets, and pioneering advancements in plant-based enzymes and gut health solutions, solidifying IFF's position at the forefront of the bioeconomy.