Thais Oliveira is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Sales Director and Head of Original Equipment South America at Continental since January 2017. Previously, Thais held the position of Key Account Manager - OEM at Continental Tires from January 2009 to January 2017, focusing on sustainable business continuity and long-term strategy development in the Mercosur region. Early career experiences include roles in logistics and commerce at Continental do Brasil Produtos Automotivos Ltda., A Raymond, and Finamax. Thais holds a Postgraduate Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, an MBA in Commercial Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Foreign Trade from Universidade Paulista.