BERNARDSVILLE, NJ, December 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marina Derosa has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Derosa brings more than two decades of professional experience within the pharmaceutical, CPG and oil and gas industries. Currently she holds the position of the senior director of strategic alliances at BP Lubricants (Castrol brand), a subsidiary of British Petroleum in the oil and gas sector. In her role, she identifies new opportunities for partnerships and joint ventures, attracts partners to enhance plant use and efficiency, leads investment processes in manufacturing and maintains key relationships within the industry. Thanks to her efforts that focus on collaborating with others to drive growth initiatives, she is recognized for her expertise in partner relations, managing, and mergers and acquisitions.

Though her journey counts many milestones, Ms. Derosa is especially proud of her ability to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships both within BP Lubricants and externally with partners. She takes great pride in fostering a collaborative environment where employees feel valued and empowered, believing that delivering the best value to her colleagues contributes to their success as well as the growth of the organization. Her work is distinguished by extensive experience in global transactions, supporting various types of deals around the world and continuing to engage in international business.

Prior to joining BP Lubricants, Ms. Derosa was the director of business development, mergers and acquisitions at the pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co. Inc., where she served for nearly 15 years. During her tenure there, she played a pivotal role in driving business growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Her outstanding contributions were recognized with several honors including the Top Performer Award in 2014, financial performance recognition and special project achievement accolades.

Along with a year of foundational work experience at Johnson & Johnson, Ms. Derosa earned a master's degree in international business from Hult International Business School in 2008. She credits this experience as transformative, noting that pursuing an advanced degree changed her personality by making her more open to communication, focused on career development and adept at accommodating and understanding others. The exposure to international classmates and living independently in a new country enhanced her negotiation skills and ability to interact with people from diverse cultures — qualities that have been key factors in her success.

Ms. Derosa also holds a bachelor's degree in food process engineering from Saint Petersburg State University of Refrigeration and Food Technology in Russia, graduating in 1999. Her decision to pursue a career in business was influenced by personal aspirations and the desire to make a significant impact. With roots in a unique cultural background and a longing to return to Russia, she transitioned from Merck & Co. to her role at BP Lubricants. This switch from the pharmaceutical realm to the energy industry was motivated by her connection to St. Petersburg, her ambition to work with major companies vital for energy production and to continue her professional development within the global oil and gas sector.

Born in Mariupol, Ukraine, Ms. Derosa enjoys traveling, walking on the beach and collecting shells during her leisure time. In her personal life, she is the proud mother of one son who is fluent in both English and Russian and often acts as a translator for his Russian grandmother when needed.

In the coming years, Ms. Derosa aspires to continue exploring new places while advancing professionally within different cultures around the world. She aims for higher leadership positions such as associate vice president or vice president — potentially in the Middle East or Africa — and remains open to other opportunities with ambitions of reaching C-suite roles. Her legacy is marked by international experience, cross-cultural competence and an enduring dedication to building relationships that drive organizational growth on a global scale.

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