"Beyond Publications: The Real-World Impacts of Academic Research"
Rolando O. Lazo Professorial Lecturer, UP Virata School of Business and UP Science and Society Program
College of Science Program Development Associate
About the Speaker
Rolando Lazo is a Professorial Lecturer at the University of the Philippines, teaching at the
Virata School of Business since 2016 and with the Science and Society Program since
2023. As Innovation Consultant for the College of Science, he contributes to advancing
interdisciplinary approaches in education and research.
His background spans both private and public sectors, including roles such as General
Manager for Technical Operations at one of the largest direct selling companies in the
country and President of Great Brands Manufacturing Inc. He also held executive positions
at Johnson & Johnson, managing regional supply chain operations across Southeast Asia,
and at Ramcar as Vice President for Supply Chain.
Rolando Lazo is a Professorial Lecturer at the University of the Philippines, teaching at the
Virata School of Business since 2016 and with the Science and Society Program since
2023. As Innovation Consultant for the College of Science, he contributes to advancing
interdisciplinary approaches in education and research.
His background spans both private and public sectors, including roles such as General
Manager for Technical Operations at one of the largest direct selling companies in the
country and President of Great Brands Manufacturing Inc. He also held executive positions
at Johnson & Johnson, managing regional supply chain operations across Southeast Asia,
and at Ramcar as Vice President for Supply Chain.
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Innovation Impact Stories session held on July 23, 2025, featuring Rolando Lazo.
