Eduardo Benavides

Eduardo Benavides is an experienced professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Head of Sales and Application Engineering at MAHLE since June 2004. In this role, Eduardo leads global operations for a range of products, including pistons, piston rings, and camshafts. Previous positions at MAHLE include leading OES Thermal Sales for the General Motors account and overseeing customer strategic engagement activities for GM, focusing on enhancing supplier relations and metrics such as quality and supply chain efficiency. Eduardo began a career at Mahle GmbH in January 2000 as an Application Manager, managing accounts for prestigious brands like Jaguar and Ford. Eduardo holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and has further education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.