Ana Pascual | Head of Laboratory Operations
AIMPLAS

Ana Pascual is a Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of experience across R&D, operations, and organizational roles in the plastics and agri‑food sectors. She is currently Head of Laboratory Operations at AIMPLAS, where she has actively participated in the evolution and scaling of organizational structures aimed at improving efficiency, agility, and sustainable growth across the organization.
Her background combines technical expertise, management, and business development, with a strong track record in launching new departments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working closely with public and private stakeholders. Ana focuses on organizational design, process optimization, and decision‑making models that enable complex organizations to scale effectively

Appearances:

Day 1: 27th May @ 12:20

Scaling Operations: Building an Organization Ready for Growth

This presentation examines how organizational design can drive operational efficiency and scalable growth across a complex organization. As operations grow in size and variety, maintaining flow, agility, and service levels becomes increasingly challenging. Inspired by a QRM‑based, process‑oriented mindset, the organization evolved from functional silos toward autonomous, cross‑functional teams with clear ownership and fast decision‑making. This structural transformation enabled sustainable scaling, reduced lead times, improved resource balance, and supported continuous improvement without increasing unnecessary hierarchy. The session will share practical insights and lessons learned on how organizational models can become a key enabler of operational excellence, efficiency, and long‑term scalability in dynamic, growth‑oriented environments.

Ana Pascual, Head of Laboratory Operations, AIMPLAS

last published: 29/Apr/26 20:55 GMT

back to speakers