Heleno Penachin

Heleno Penachin has extensive experience in procurement and purchasing roles. Heleno currently works for the Fedrigoni Group as the Head of Procurement LATAM & Supplier Development. In this role, they lead a team of five employees, manages supplier relationships, and focuses on improving efficiency and governance within the purchasing group.

Prior to their current role, Heleno worked at Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials, where they held various senior purchasing manager positions. Heleno was responsible for managing raw materials categories such as papers, films, chemicals, graphics, and indirect procurement for the BAC region (Brazil, Argentina, and Chile).

Before their time at Avery Dennison, Heleno worked at TE Connectivity as a Commercial Purchasing Commodity Leader, specializing in raw materials for the automotive market. Heleno also gained experience at Robert Bosch do Brasil Ltda as a Senior Purchasing Engineer, overseeing a significant outsourcing project.

Earlier in their career, Heleno worked at Bosch Rexroth Ltda and Robert Bosch Corporation, where they held roles in project purchasing and commercial purchasing. Heleno also gained experience at Panalpina as a Commercial Assistant Intern.

Overall, Heleno has a diverse background in procurement and purchasing, with a focus on supplier relationship management, category management, and delivering cost savings.

Heleno Penachin's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade from Universidade Paulista (2000-2003). Heleno also pursued a Postgraduate degree in Production Engineering from FURB - Universidade de Blumenau (2007-2008) and completed a Management program at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas (2012). Furthermore, they attended Ohio University from 2023 to 2024, where they studied Management. Additionally, Heleno completed technical courses in Tooling Specialization and General Mechanics at Escola Profissionalizante SENAI Roberto Mange in 1998 and 1996-1997, respectively.