Novozymes OneHealth has appointed Guillermo “Willy” Pardiñas as head of its North America division. Pardiñas previously held roles in a variety of divisions at Abbott Labs in the U.S., Thailand, and Mexico, for over a decade. He also spent three years working as senior vice president and general manager of the Americas at Metagenics.
 
“In the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of the nutraceutical industry, our search for the ideal leader brought us to Guillermo ‘Willy’ Pardiñas, whose breadth and depth of experience is as comprehensive as it is impressive,” said Ulrich Irgens, general manager at Novozymes OneHealth. “With a unique vantage point and prior industry experience that spans multiple departments, functions, and geographies, Willy has demonstrated an exceptional ability to analyze business challenges from a strategic, high-level perspective while never losing sight of the human elements at the core of our work. His commitment to long-term strategy and fostering a growth-minded culture aligns perfectly with our mission at Novozymes OneHealth.”
 
Pardiñas earned a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, and began his career as an engineer. He continued with experiences in R&D, manufacturing, and plant and product design, ahead of leading sales, marketing, and commercial operations at Abbott Labs.
 
At this time, he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and managed sales and marketing for the Midwest division of the company. Then, he moved to international sales, running commercial operations in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, before heading global sales at the company.
 
Pardiñas also led several other companies throughout his career, including Fresenius Kidney Care, CSL Behring, and International SOS.
 
“My passion is inspiring others to achieve bold things and develop the best version of themselves,” Pardiñas said. “I’m delighted to be part of the team fostering the Novozymes OneHealth mission to help people live healthier and better lives by Rethinking Tomorrow within human health.”