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Leadership

Our shareholders

Rovensa is held in equal parts by Bridgepoint and Partners Group. Shareholders are part of our Board of Directors, working closely with our Executive Management Team to drive business growth.

Since 2017

Bridgepoint is one of the world's leading private asset growth investors, specializing in private equity and private debt. With over €41bn of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, it combines global scale with local market and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.

Since 2020

Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm headquartered in Switzerland with $147 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit.

Executive Management Team

Our Executive Management Team (EMT) is the executive decision-making body on Rovensa bringing expertise and strategic direction to every facet of our operations, steering our Group towards continued growth and long-term success.

Javier has been Rovensa CEO since 2023. He has a broad business acumen across multiple sectors and in leading highly qualified teams. Before joining Rovensa, Javier was CEO of Solaris, a leader in sustainable transport, and was a partner at Bain & Company, a leading global strategic consulting company. He has deep experience in managing scale transformations and delivering high growth projects at an international level.

Javier Calleja

Chief Executive Officer

Javier has been Rovensa CEO since 2023. He has a broad business acumen across multiple sectors and in leading highly qualified teams. Before joining Rovensa, Javier was CEO of Solaris, a leader in sustainable transport, and was a partner at Bain & Company, a leading global strategic consulting company. He has deep experience in managing scale transformations and delivering high growth projects at an international level.

João entered the Group in 2017 to create the M&A team. Since then, he completed several value-adding acquisitions, crucial to accelerate Rovensa’s growth and its portfolio. He has a large international experience in M&A advisory services and investment banking. Today, João is Rovensa Next's Chief Product Officer.

João Cardoso

Product Chief Officer at Rovensa Next

João entered the Group in 2017 to create the M&A team. Since then, he completed several value-adding acquisitions, crucial to accelerate Rovensa’s growth and its portfolio. He has a large international experience in M&A advisory services and investment banking. Today, João is Rovensa Next's Chief Product Officer.

João joined Rovensa at 1995 and led the operational transformation of the business as Strategic Marketing Director from 2012 to 2017 when was appointed to lead the Crop Protection division, in 2017.

João Martins

Chief Operating Officer ASCENZA

João joined Rovensa at 1995 and led the operational transformation of the business as Strategic Marketing Director from 2012 to 2017 when was appointed to lead the Crop Protection division, in 2017.

Nuno joined Rovensa in 2002, as Executive Director of the bionutrition unit. In 2011 he became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rovensa. He has over 25 years of experience in international management in high growth environments, both in financial and operational leadership roles. Today Nuno Loureiro also leads the Sustainability Department.

Nuno Loureiro

Chief Financial Officer

Nuno joined Rovensa in 2002, as Executive Director of the bionutrition unit. In 2011 he became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rovensa. He has over 25 years of experience in international management in high growth environments, both in financial and operational leadership roles. Today Nuno Loureiro also leads the Sustainability Department.

Rafael Gómez joined Rovensa Group in 2025 with more than 25 years of experience in international human resources management and organizational development in various sectors. His role encompasses leading Rovensa Group’s Human Resources teams to create a supportive and dynamic work environment across the globe.

Rafael Gómez

Chief Human Resources Officer

Rafael Gómez joined Rovensa Group in 2025 with more than 25 years of experience in international human resources management and organizational development in various sectors. His role encompasses leading Rovensa Group’s Human Resources teams to create a supportive and dynamic work environment across the globe.

Virginia entered Rovensa in 2021, as Chief Transformation Officer. She is responsible for building a holistic view of the business, seeking opportunities for increased efficiency and growth. She has a long track record of business development and transformational positions in different multinationals, such as General Electric, KPMG, and Vodafone.

Virginia Guerrero Santo-Tomas

Chief Transformation Officer

Virginia entered Rovensa in 2021, as Chief Transformation Officer. She is responsible for building a holistic view of the business, seeking opportunities for increased efficiency and growth. She has a long track record of business development and transformational positions in different multinationals, such as General Electric, KPMG, and Vodafone.

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