Alessandro Rascalha

Alessandro Rascalha is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational excellence and engineering, currently serving as Operational Excellence Director at Alpargatas S.A. since October 2016. Prior roles include Industrial Director, Plant General Manager, and Engineering Manager, with responsibilities in industrial indicators, product and process development, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. Alessandro has a strong background in the automotive sector from a 31-year tenure at Magneti Marelli Holding, where roles ranged from WCM Manager to Manufacturing Manager. Additionally, Alessandro has contributed to academia as a professor at Centro Universitário de Lavras. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei and a degree in Production Process from UNIA - Universidade de Santo André.