A track record built in some of the world's most demanding industrial and financial environments — from German engineering multinationals to French tire groups, American public companies and beyond.
2021 – Present
USFTI — United States Foreign Trade Institute
Latin America Policy Advisor & Global Network Lead
Non-Profit · Washington D.C.
Leading the facilitation of U.S. Treasury bond redemption contracts for institutional holders. Built and manages a network of 30+ representatives across the USA, Europe, and Latin America. Secured agreements amounting to billions of dollars — commissions payable upon contract settlement.
Billions in contracts structured
30+ global representatives
10+ countries
2020 – 2023
WORCON World Connection Group
International Consultant / Controller
Consulting · Latin America
His own boutique consulting firm. Delivered Soft Landing Plans for international companies entering the U.S. market. Turnaround Management and M&A advisory. Business development and bookkeeping management across multiple client organizations spanning auto parts, agribusiness, consumer goods and financial services.
U.S. market entry consulting
M&A advisory
Multi-industry scope
2013 – 2019
Lakeland Industries Inc.
Manager Latin America · Branch Manager Brazil
Public Company · NYSE: LAKE · PPE & Apparel
Brazil (2013–2015): Assumed leadership of the Brazilian branch under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Negotiated debts with suppliers, banks and public departments. Directed court claims strategy and implemented a full exit plan, reducing liabilities to headquarters and bringing operations to breakeven.
Latin America (2015–2019): Led the regional turnaround from negative to double-digit EBITDA — transforming Latin America into the company's second-largest cash generator. Managed full P&L across the region (US$15M). Grew revenues by 40%. Led M&A efforts in LATAM and Europe. Initiated and managed Amazon e-commerce operations. Helped grow company market cap from US$27M to over US$150M.
+40% revenue growth
US$15M P&L managed
Chapter 11 exit executed
Stock: $4.10 → $13.80
Market cap +US$123M
2008 – 2013
Orion S.A.
Senior Sales VP · Board Member
Brazilian Company · Rubber & Automotive Parts
Joined as part of an investment bank's turnaround team after the company's production was shut down for nearly four months. Restructured commercial, marketing and R&D areas. Reengineered key product lines, reducing costs by 25%. Grew revenues from US$25M to over US$80M. Managed international expansion to LATAM and EMEA. Later served as Board Member leading JV negotiations and ultimately facilitating the company's acquisition by an international fund.
US$25M → US$80M revenue
EBITDA: negative → +12%
LATAM & EMEA expansion
Successful fund sale
2004 – 2013
WORCON World Connection
Senior Consultant / Auditor
Consulting · Latin America
Senior Turnaround Management consulting across industrial and service companies. Participated in projects for Fortune 500 clients including Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, GM, Johnson Controls, Unisys, Goodyear and Michelin. Led a 1-year operation managing 20+ delayed automation projects for Johnson Controls (airports, data centers, commercial buildings). Six Sigma Champion.
2002 – 2007
Levorin S.A. (Michelin Group)
COO · Turnaround Director · Sales & BD
French Multinational · Tires & Automotive
Led the complete turnaround of the company, doubling revenues to above US$100M and improving EBITDA from negative to above 15%. Managed the tire division with full P&L responsibility. Directed international expansion, securing 60% market share in Argentina, 25% in Mexico, and 20% in Turkey. Established strategic partnerships with Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Caloi/Cannondale. Managed Asian supply chain and M&A negotiations.
Revenue doubled to US$100M+
EBITDA negative → +15%
60% market share Argentina
LATAM, EMEA expansion
January – November 2002
TMP Worldwide / Radancy & Brazilian Federal Government
Managing Director — Brazilian National Elections (TSE)
NASDAQ: TMPW · Government Project
Collaborated with TMP Worldwide to design and implement the first fully national electronic voting system in Brazil — the largest completely electronic election in the world at the time, serving 115 million voters. Recruited, hired and managed over 10,000 IT professionals throughout the election period. Responsible for all media strategy and communications for the project.
10,000+ IT professionals managed
115 million voters served
World's largest e-election (2002)
1998 – 2006
Bureau Veritas
Industrial Operations Consulting Area Manager
French Multinational · Industrial Consulting
Managed industrial services and consulting operations across South America with annual revenues above US$40M and full matrix P&L accountability. Coordinated contracts across 40+ countries. Led certification of large offshore platforms. Managed the GASBOL third-party audit (Brazil–Bolivia gas pipeline). Structured consortia for British Telecom and Impsat contracts. Launched due diligence and project finance auditing services new to Brazil.
1996 – 2002
METSO Minerals (Dynapac)
Business Unit Manager · Project Manager
Swedish Multinational · Mining & Construction Equipment
Managed five product lines across all of South America with annual sales exceeding US$20M. Full matrix P&L reporting to VP level in the U.S. and Sweden. Part of the international M&A merging team for the Valmet acquisition. Products included mining process equipment, valves, pumps, grinding mills and asphalt plants.
1987 – 1996
Voith Group
Project Manager · Consultant · Controller
German Multinational · Pulp & Paper Equipment
Started career at one of Germany's most prestigious engineering companies. Led reengineering and global plant specialization projects alongside McKinsey, Andersen Consulting and Korn Ferry. Implemented the company's Controlling Area from scratch. Managed turnkey projects in Latin America and Asia. ISO 9001 implementation. CAD adoption. Collaborated on feasibility studies for major infrastructure projects financed by Brazil's National Development Bank (BNDES).
Founded Controlling Area
McKinsey + Andersen projects
LATAM & Asia project management
