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Over 20 years of project management, product development, and business intelligence experience gained working in technical and commercial areas. Demonstrates tenacity and transparency in building new business and establishing solid relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and global suppliers like Michelin, General Motors, Bridgestone, Peugeot, Citroën, and Pilkington.Key Responsibilities:- Conception, elaboration, and implementation of strategic plans and innovation roadmaps, technical and commercial policies, and pricing strategies for components like tires, wheels, brakes, and other chassis parts. Provides support to strategic marketing and commercial areas in defining product line-ups and cost breakdowns.- Functional management of technical areas at both OEMs and suppliers, responsible for information flow related to product development, innovative technologies, and factory modernization timings.- Project leadership with multicultural and cross-functional teams, including OEM chassis, powertrain, and infotainment teams, as well as supplier market intelligence and commercial areas. Utilizes LEAN Thinking, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and black belt certification for design-to-cost projects.- Completed a professional extension course in Tire Mechanics from The University of Akron, USA; holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.- Demonstrates a driven, open-minded, and creative approach with a powerful sense of dedication and commitment. Handles multitasking and workload-prioritization effectively, with excellent communication skills across different hierarchy levels. Strong technical, organizational, detail-oriented, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in verbal, written, and business presentations. Proven ability to work in fast-paced and unstructured environments through cross-functional and team-oriented management.- Demonstrates excellent proficiency in English and French, with a strong command of Spanish. Native speaker of Portuguese.- Gained international experience through servicing and providing support to clients and peers from countries such as the USA, France, Germany, and Japan, including participation in conferences, events, professional training programs, and technical meetings abroad.

Listed skills include Automotive Engineering, Tires, Automotive, Engineering, and 45 others.