Antonio Verchai Junior

Antonio Verchai Junior is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in engineering, procurement, and quality management. Currently serving as Engineering, Procurement and Quality Manager at tesa since November 2023, previous roles include Business Developer - Purchasing at IKEA, where responsibility involved driving partnerships in the Wood Panel business. Antonio has also held positions as Advanced Purchasing Analyst at Caterpillar Inc. in two capacities, focusing on sourcing components for construction equipment, and Purchasing Specialist at CNH Industrial, managing purchasing projects for product development. Early in the career, Antonio distinguished expertise in purchasing at Electrolux, contributing to both product development and indirect materials. Educational credentials include a degree in Economics from FAE Business School, a specialization in Strategic Management in Procurement from Sociesc/FGV, and a course in Blockchain Technologies from MIT Sloan School of Management.