Jorge Augusto Rosso dos Santos
Css Business Segment Leader - Director @Nidec Leroy-Somer
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WORK HISTORY
Css Business Segment Leader - Director @Nidec Leroy-Somer
Full P&L responsibility for the CSS segment, operating across 4 European countries– Oversight of 15 Service Centers strategically located to serve key industrial regions– Leading the transformation and commercial acceleration of a high-potential service business within the Nidec GroupPortfolio of Solutions:– Technical Services: Repair, retrofit, and predictive maintenance (remote and on-site)– Energy & Efficiency Consulting: Tailored diagnostics and optimization programs for industrial energy performance– Rotating Equipment Expertise: Maintenance of electric motors, gearboxes, brakes, pumps, and alternators across a range of applications
EDUCATION
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Engineer's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Ibmec
Executive MBA, Finance, General
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Postgraduate Degree, Sales Management
Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa
Strategic Negotiation and Conflicts Handling
Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa
Executive Education, Corporate Finances, Investments
ABLE Spanish
Spanish Language Course - Scholarship in Córdoba Argentina, 60h Spanish Course - Feb/2011
SKILLS
ABOUT JORGE AUGUSTO ROSSO DOS SANTOS
Multilingual executive with 18+ years of experience in procurement, business development, and general management across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently serving as Business Unit Director with full P&L responsibility across France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium. Known for driving large-scale sourcing strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and operational turnarounds.Successfully managed a US$800M commodities portfolio across the Americas, a €180M indirect spend in Europe & Asia, and led teams through major global crises, including the 2020/21 steel shortage and the 2022 European gas crisis — all without production disruptions.Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, functionally proficient in French and Basic Italian (lived in Italy), and experienced in cross-cultural leadership. Passionate about sustainable growth, team empowerment, and continuous improvement. I approach business with the same discipline and persistence that took me across the finish line of the Paris Marathon in 2025. Core strengths: P&L & Business Unit Management Strategic Sourcing (Indirect + Commodities + Engineering Parts) Global Negotiations (Steel, Energy, CAPEX, MRO) Supplier Development & Cost Optimization Crisis Management & Resilient Operations Leadership across Cultures and Geographies
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