Elsa is responsible for setting the strategic course and technological advancement of Positive Materials, as co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer. Her professional trajectory began with an academic foundation in Chemistry followed by over 23 years of experience in textile innovation as founder of RDD (Valérius Group), developing acclaimed technologies using revolutionary fibers and dyeing & finishing techniques, and head of R&D and Innovation at Tintex Textiles. Elsa is furthermore a materials development advisor for renowned brands, a distinguished speaker at international conferences, and continuously works alongside global textile institutes and universities to further her planet positive vision.

Jorge is responsible for setting the strategic course and growth path of Positive Materials, as co-Chief Executive Officer. His most recent roles include Business Development Director at Pangaia and Chief Growth Officer at Valérius Group, amongst the largest textile groups in Portugal. Prior to this, Jorge was an Associate Lawyer at Telles, following which he became an invited lecturer at IPCA for 7 years.

As Creative Director of Positive Materials Dolores’s mastery in design thinking, trend forecasting, and sustainable textile innovation leads the company’s artistic distinction within the fashion ecosystem. Dolores’s notable 30-year career includes guiding the amplification of the department of design and communications of both RDD and Valérius 360, advising ASM on fashion trends, design and marketing, in support of their mission to promote the Portuguese textile industry globally, and most recently the distinguished role of WOOLMARK’s product consultant in Portugal. Her quest in the exploration of innovative design, sustainability, and circularity concepts, in unison with leading textile industry institutions, has led her to become a frequent international speaker and invited lecturer & strategy consultant at ESAD, amongst other leading academic institutions.

Joana’s 20 years of professional experience in the Portuguese textile industry are a testament to her expertise in sustainable textile production management. Her career has spanned from an academic education in textile engineering, a Production Director leadership role at CFM of Valérius Group, and a Production Management position at Tintex Textiles. As Production Director Joana’s role is to drive the operational dimension of Positive Material’s supply chain, ensuring traceability, transparency, and efficiency.

Kaleigh is a sustainability and systems thinking professional with over 10-years of career experience and expertise in architecture, sustainability, design, manufacturing, textile & apparel. She has been based in New York City since 2018, supporting enterprises to execute comprehensive sustainability strategies and fashion programs. As Business Development Director at Positive Materials, Kaleigh’s role is to lead the expansion of the company’s global network, connecting brands with innovative and regenerative textile solutions.