3M State of Science Index UAE 2022 - Forbes Middle East Events

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The 3M State of Science Index explores global attitudes about science and based on a recent survey, in 2022, around 52% of people have displayed a high trust in science as compared to 46% in 2020, but misinformation threatens scientific credibility. With people steadily realizing the impact of science, global challenges such as equal access to quality healthcare, clean water supply, improved air quality, and addressing climate change impact have become a top priority.

Forbes Middle East in partnership with 3M Middle East & Africa will bring together subject-matter experts to discuss the relevance of science in the everyday lives of people. Join us to witness the experts decode how the right scientific approach can help drive social impact, sustainability, and STEM equity while addressing climate change as well as health care challenges.

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Laszlo Svinger

VP & MD Middle East & Africa

Appointed Vice President & Managing Director Middle East and Africa on June 1st, 2021, Laszlo Svinger comes with 20+ years leading businesses across EMEA § Notable positions at 3M + Senior Area Director FSD EMEA [2021] & Regional Business Director HCBG MEA [2019-2021], 3M Middle East & Africa + Area Business Director HCBG CEEMEA, 3M Gulf + Country Business Leader HCBG, 3M Russia [2012] § Joined 3M Hungary in 2008 to lead Safety, Security & Protection Systems after 11 years in Oil & Gas at ExxonMobil and ENI § MBA from University of Pecs, Hungary § Engineering Degree from University of Advanced Technologies, in Gyor, Hungary Career at 3M On June 1st, 2021, Laszlo Svinger was appointed Vice President & Managing Director Middle East and Africa [MEA] to continue strengthening 3M’s footprint both regionally and globally. His career at 3M was preceded by 11 successful years in the Oil and Gas Industry at ExxonMobil and ENI (Agip). Joining 3M Hungary in 2008, Laszlo Svinger began his career as a Business Development Manager in Safety, Security and Protection Systems [SSPS], now known as the Industrial Business. In 2010, Laszlo was appointed to the position of Country Business Leader, Healthcare Business Group [HCBG] for 3M Hungary. Under his stewardship the group thrived, and in 2012 he was moved to 3M Russia, where he led healthcare successfully for four years. In 2016, Laszlo was promoted and relocated to the Middle East in his capacity as Area Business Director HCBG, working across all countries in Central and East Europe and Middle East Africa [CEEMEA]. After a successful spell in this area role, Laszlo took the helm of the MEA region as Regional Business Group Director of the HCBG from 2019. At the beginning of 2021, he also became the Area Division Director of the Food Safety Division of Europe Middle East and Africa [EMEA]. Laszlo holds a Middlesex University MBA and degree in Economy from the University of Pecs in Hungary. Prior, the academically trained economist graduated in Engineering from the University of Advanced Technologies, in Gyor, Hungary. The regional Vice President and Managing Director MEA is trilingual in Hungarian, English and Russian.

Yolla Levitt

Senior Vice President, Europe,Middle Eas and Africa, Transportation and Electronics Business Group

Yolla Levitt is Senior Vice President, leading 3M Transportation and Electronics Business Group, in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Focusing on global transportation and electronic OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customers, the Transportation & Electronics Business Group is made up of Electronics (display materials and systems, electronic materials solutions), Automotive and Aerospace, Commercial Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Transportation Safety Divisions. Trained as an engineer and later getting an MBA in marketing and strategy, Yolla has an extended experience in both operational and strategic roles. She started at 3M as a process manufacturing engineer, then moving into a new product development role, 3M Health Care Business Group, where she developed and introduced several new products in Medical and Diagnostic fields. After getting her MBA, she moved into marketing roles in 3M Health Care, followed by various US and global marketing, portfolio management and business management roles in 3M Personal Safety division. As the next step in her career, Yolla held the Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions roles, first in 3M Personal Safety Division and then as a Vice President of Global Strategy, M&A, Marketing and Sales Excellence for $10+B 3M Industrial Business group. After her strategy and marketing leadership role, Yolla led the Global Collision Repair business, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. Prior to her current role, Yolla was the President for 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division that provided purification solutions to biopharma, industrial applications, and residential and commercial water filtration systems. Yolla holds Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and Master of Business Administration degree, Marketing and Strategy, from Carlson Business School of Management, University of Minnesota. Yolla is married with three children. She loves spending time with family, walking her dog, and being active outdoors.

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