Servio de Araujo

Servio De Araujo is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in information technology and procurement operations within the automotive industry, specifically at Ford Motor Company. As Global Purchasing Information Technology Director, Servio oversees a US$110 million annual budget, managing IT strategy and application support for procurement on a global scale. Previous roles include Senior Information Technology Manager for Product Development in both North America and Europe, where Servio managed budgets totaling US$265 million and directed IT capabilities. Additional positions include oversight of application development activities, enterprise architecture governance, and technical architecture design for manufacturing systems, demonstrating a strong background in IT strategic planning and systems development. Servio's educational credentials include an MBA from Michigan State University, a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Grenoble INP - UGA, and multiple degrees in engineering disciplines from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica.