• Experience of 20+ years in leadership positions of businesses covering Brazil and South America in the Industrial Automation sector, at such companies as ABB and Yokogawa.• Business management, including Marketing, Sales, Proposals and Application Engineering. Answered for P&L, revenues of up to USD 24 million/year and a structure of 20 employees. Member of the Executive Committee.• Broad business acumen with an ability to identify opportunities for growth. Focus on results with a track record for exceeding annual sales, revenue and profitability targets.• Successful management of startups and restructuring of business units. Release of innovative products that were developed with state-of-the-art technology.• Solid results in reducing the costs of products. Initiative in the development of national and international suppliers, acquisition of foreign technology and the creation of simplified solutions.• Hands-on profile with a strong focus on the customer, building long-term relationships. Expressive results in the development of local and high value-added solutions.• Leadership of in-house and multidisciplinary teams with experience in hiring and training of people and teams. Experience in technical training of customers and as speaker in congresses in Brazil and abroad.• Deployment of global tools, systems and processes geared towards automation and increased efficiency. Strong analytical skills and structured approach in the resolution of problems.• Skilled in negotiations with customers and suppliers. Development of relations with major players of the Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Steel and Paper & Pulp industries.• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Santa Úrsula University-Rio de Janeiro). Advanced level in English and Spanish.