In addition to being extroverted and highly sociable, my friend (I dare to say my sister from another mister!) Cintia and I have many commonalities: having Japanese roots, starting the Evonik career in Sao Paulo, being an ISAM (International Sales And Marketing) Program alumni, and many years living abroad. Cintia continues to grow her life, both personally and professionally, in Germany, while I have been based out of the U.S.A. for the last six years. We have been able to reach the optimal work-life balance with support of our spouses, families and colleagues, being active parents and developing our international careers. If you want to get to know Cintia, read her people story here https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/cintia/ #WorkLifeBalance #GuestEditor #FriendsForLife #InternationalCareer

Quick fire interview with my friend and colleague Sumedh Phatak! It was a different and dynamic conversation, answering as spontaneous as possible all the questions! #HumanChemistry #GuestEditor #WhyWeDoIt #SalesAndMarketing

The passion for music runs in my family, my father used to play a cavaquinho (similar to an ukulele) and saxophone, my brothers were DJs and I became a drummer during my teenage years, playing Ramones’ punk rock songs as loud as possible. I continue to play drums to feel good, not to be good, as not everything is about improvement or skill. I play drums because it takes me out of myself. Many of you can probably relate to that, therefore I ask: what do you do to make you feel good? P.S.: my cymbals and drumheads are low volume, so I don’t play it too loud =) #GuestEditor #FeelGood #Passion