Gerardo Rojas

Gerardo Rojas has extensive work experience in various executive and leadership roles in the automotive industry. Gerardo has worked for companies such as Tenneco, DRiV Incorporated (a division of Tenneco), Federal-Mogul Motorparts, Grammer North America, Ficosa North America, and Brose Canada, Inc.

At Tenneco, they held the positions of Operations Executive Director and Executive Director Operations EMEA, where they managed manufacturing operations in Europe for automotive dampers and oversaw multiple plants and regional functions. Gerardo was responsible for conversion cost and achieving key performance indicators related to safety, quality, deliveries, and inventory.

At DRiV Incorporated, they served as Executive Director for Manufacturing Excellence, focusing on improving operational efficiency and excellence.

During their time at Federal-Mogul Motorparts, Rojas worked as the Global Operations Wipers, responsible for the production of wipers at three production sites.

At Grammer North America, they held the role of General Manager for Mexico and the USA, overseeing the profitability and performance of the plant and leading a turn-around project.

As VP NAFTA COO at Ficosa North America, Rojas managed multiple auto parts plants and was responsible for the operating goals and P&L of the NAFTA operations.

At Brose Canada, Inc, they served as General Manager and Operations Director in various periods, overseeing manufacturing processes, P&L, and leading turn-around and integration projects.

Overall, Gerardo Rojas has demonstrated a strong track record of successfully managing operations, improving profitability, and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives in the automotive industry.

Gerardo Rojas pursued their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1987 to 1992 at Universidad Panamericana.