A StautRH e Kestria Brasil - EXECUTIVE SEARCH DIVISION, in partnership with a  multinational company  is seeking a Managing Director – South America.

The Managing Director South America will oversee operations in the region, ensuring alignment with the Americas and global strategy while driving profitable growth and sustainable performance.

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Regional Leadership

- Lead and oversee operations in South America.

- Develop and execute a unified regional strategy that aligns with the Americas business plan and global direction.

- Drive integration of companies within the region, ensuring synergies and efficiencies are captured.

- Champion the local strategy, focusing on localization of supply, manufacturing, and commercial presence.

Commercial Excellence

- Actively engage with OEMs, fleets, distributors, and industry partners to strengthen relationships and drive growth.

- Leverage commercial expertise to identify and secure new business opportunities across the product portfolio.

- Understand and influence key commercial drivers in the region.

- Monitor competitive landscape and adjust strategies to maintain strong market positioning.

Succession Planning & Talent Development

- Identify critical roles within the South America businesses and establish clear succession plans.

- Mentor and develop future leaders to ensure long-term organizational strength and continuity.

- Build a strong leadership pipeline aligned with the company’s values, culture, and performance expectations.

Operational & Financial Management

- Ensure that each business entity meets financial, operational, and quality performance targets.

- Oversee regional P&L, budgets, and investment planning.

- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.

- Ensure compliance with local laws, corporate governance, and global standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance to deliver results.

- Represent South America within Americas leadership team and provide input into regional and global decision-making.

- Facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing between South America operations and other regions.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

- Leadership experience  industrial manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on commercial and P&L responsibility.

- Proven track record in managing complex regional businesses across multiple legal entities.

- Deep commercial acumen and ability to build and maintain senior-level customer relationships.

- Experience leading integrations, driving synergies, and implementing local-for-local strategies.

- Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success in succession planning and talent development.

- Fluency in Portuguese and English required; Spanish desirable.