Leonardo Machado

Experience

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  VOLKSWAGEN TRUCKS & BUS

  Dec 2003 - Nov 2012

  Project Management, Q.A Analyst, Q.A Inspector Auditor and Trainee

  Project Management, Q.A. Analyst, Q.A. Inspector Auditor and TraineeMain achievements Trucks and Buses Mexico plant Certification on Quality Statements by Volkswagen Board ISO TS 16.949/ VDA 6.3.  5 development projects approved within 6 years of MAN Latin America Brilliants Minds Award.  Santiago (Chile) Green Stamp achievement in Low Emission after product validation on Andes mountains tests

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  Mercury Marine

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2016

  Technical Service Supervisor / Technical Account Manager

  Service Supervisor/ Technical Account ManagerMain achievements Zero incident on Rio 2016 Olympic Games on water sports operational and security boats. After-Sales network growth of 42% in the fiscal year of 2014. Introduction of the first OEM joystick and semi-autonomous systems for outboards engines in Brazil.

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  Forza Marittima

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2023

  Owner/MGR/Consultant - Business Developer

  Owner/MGR and ConsultantMain achievements  Becoming Pattern Concept Store reference for Mercury Marine of Brazil dealer store. Business revenue growth of BRL $ 1,300,000 in 18 months  As a Business Development Consultant, implemented an upturn plan that resulted in a game-changer for DGS Boats OEM to boost its Sales Pipeline and sale of the first Brazilian military boat for a U.S Law Enforcement.

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  DGS Boats

  Sept 2022 - now

  Strategic Manufacturer & Portfolio Director | Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth in in High-Density Polyethylene Boat Production. Strategy development to produce high speed Hybrid HDPE Boats for commercial and leisure applications, Product and Plant Management.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Chief Product Officer

    Oct 2023 - now

  • General Manager

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2023