Silas C.-Managing Partner
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Managing Partner
GDC - Management, Development, Training Interim Management & Strategic Advisory
- Leading strategic consultancy for top-tier corporations, focusing on supply chain optimization and cross-border market entry strategies between Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
- Utilizing Generative AI to enhance organizational diagnostics and accelerate project delivery for SMEs and global leaders.
Managing Director
Kalerm Latin America
- Full P&L responsibility for launching and scaling the entire Latin American operation for a leading Chinese multinational.
- Developed technical support networks and sales channels across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Senior Manager (Global Platform Integrity)
Whirlpool Corporation
- Led a multidisciplinary global team (USA, India, China, Mexico, Brazil) focused on quality improvement and cost optimization for laundry platforms.
- Managed an engineering workforce of over 20 professionals across the USA and China, ensuring technical compliance and high-volume production integrity.
Region Development Director (Asia Electronics)
Whirlpool Corporation
- Reporting to the Global General Manager, managed electrical and electronic system development for washing machines and refrigerators across the Asian market.
- Directed a team of 100+ professionals (Engineers and Managers) and oversaw a USD 2M+ annual budget.
- Managed the technology transfer from USA/Europe centers to China and India operations.
Senior Project Specialist
Multibras S.A.
- Coordinated global and local electronic development projects, implementing ISO 9000 standards and managing R&D specialist hardware teams.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Production, and Customer Service.
Summary
Global Executive and AI-Augmented Leader with 25+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, turnaround operations, and strategic P&L management. Proven track record in the Brazil-Europe-China corridor, spearheading regional launches and driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma. Expert in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and optimizing global supply chains in high-growth environments.
Skills
- Strategic Leadership: P&L Management, Global Operations, Interim Management, Turnaround.
- Technical Expertise: Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), Pmp Methodology, Supply Chain Optimization.
- Digital Transformation: Ai-Augmented Decision Making, Advanced Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Bi.
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Education
Master of Science · Business Administration
Master of Business Administration · Strategic Management
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Silas is based in London, United Kingdom.
Silas speaks the following languages: English (Native), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Advanced).
Silas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Silas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 9 months. Note that Silas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Silas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Managing Director, Senior Manager (Global Platform Integrity).
Silas's most recent position is Managing Partner at GDC - Management, Development, Training Interim Management & Strategic Advisory.
In recent years, Silas has worked for GDC - Management, Development, Training Interim Management & Strategic Advisory and Kalerm Latin America.
Silas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Silas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Product Development. Silas also has some experience in Project Management, Production, and Customer Service.
Silas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Silas has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Operations, and Sales.
Silas holds a Master in Business Administration and a Master in Strategic Management.
Silas has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt).
The availability of Silas needs to be confirmed.
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