Luciano Silva

Luciano Silva is an experienced leader in sales and operations within the manufacturing sector, currently holding the position of Director of Sales and Operations for South America at Oerlikon since June 2006. Silva has a comprehensive background in project management, operations management, and business excellence, having overseen the construction and launch of production plants, spearheaded continuous improvement processes, and developed sales strategies for the Components segment. Previous roles include Operations Support & Product Manager, Business Excellence Manager, and Project Engineer, with responsibilities ranging from quality system management to the development of automotive applications. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Business Administration from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and various certifications in Lean Enterprise and production planning. Silva's diverse experience is complemented by early career roles in production supervision and maintenance planning at leading companies.