Bernardo Bregoli Soares

Managing Director at Randoncorp

Bernardo Bregoli Soares has a diverse and extensive work experience. Bernardo began their career at Eisenmann Corporation, where they held various roles including Engineering Intern, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, Plant Manager, and Technology and New Business Development Manager. During their time at Eisenmann, they worked on multiple projects in Brazil, the United States, Germany, and China, and gained experience in industrial engineering, process consulting, factory simulation, and technology development. Bernardo then joined Randoncorp as an Industrial and Footprint Manager, where they were responsible for managing five facilities in Brazil and South America, overseeing process, master planning, quality, safety, environmental initiatives, continuous improvement, and value engineering.

In 2021, Soares joined Auttom, Uma Empresa Randon as the Managing Director, where they were responsible for the creation of Randon Tech Solution (RTS), a process technology and automation company of Randon Group. Bernardo also managed the acquisition and merger of Auttom Robotics into a Randon Group Company.

Soares's most recent role is at Randoncorp as the Managing Director of the Joint Venture Brakes Division, a partnership between Randoncorp and Cummins Meritor. In this position, they have complete P&L responsibility, overseeing over 1,300 employees and generating more than 1.3 billion BRL Revenue/Year. Bernardo also held the role of Director Operational Excellence and Industrial Technology at Randoncorp, where they were responsible for functions such as Industrial Technology, Strategical Planning, ESG, Quality, Certifications, Business Process Simplification, Lean Six Sigma Programs, and Smart Manufacturing. Additionally, they served as the Managing Director of the industrial technology companies Randon Tech Solutions Industry and Auttom Automation and Robotics.

In 2022, Soares joined Master Sistemas Automotivos Ltda as the Managing Director of the Joint Venture Brakes Division of RANDON S. A. and Cummins Meritor, where they again had complete P&L responsibility.

Overall, Soares has a wide range of experience in industrial management, technology development, project management, and leadership within the automotive industry.

Bernardo Bregoli Soares has an extensive education history. Bernardo started with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), which they obtained from 2001 to 2006. Following this, Bernardo pursued a Post Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, which lasted from 2007 to 2008. During this time, they focused on production engineering.

Continuing their education, in 2006 to 2007, Bernardo enrolled in the International MBA in Business Administration program at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, specializing in the field of business. Bernardo also attended UC Irvine in 2007, where they completed an MBA Executive Program with a focus on management.

In the pursuit of further enhancing their expertise, Bernardo pursued an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS) between 2011 and 2013. During this period, they concentrated on areas like plant design factory, production simulation, and digital manufacturing.

To complement their academic qualifications, Bernardo has also engaged in executive programs and certifications. In 2010, they attended The George Washington University for an MBA Executive Program, specializing in project management. The following year, they pursued an International Executive MBA in Project Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Additionally, Bernardo has obtained several certifications. Bernardo recently acquired the Associate Member certification from Open Mind Brazil in September 2021. However, information regarding the Executive Program CENEX and LAMP - Large Account Management Process certifications is not available in the provided data.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director

    March, 2022 - present

  • Director Operational Excellence And Industrial Technology

    April, 2020

  • Industrial And Footprint Manager

    January, 2018