Rodrigo Martins
Global Executive | Multinational P&L Leader | Finance & Operations | Leading High‑Performance Industrial Organizations Worldwide
- Role
- Group Vice President & General Manager Global Freight Components & Maintenance of Way at Wabtec Corporation
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rodrigo Martins
Global executive with extensive experience leading complex industrial businesses and managing large, multinational P & Ls. Brings deep expertise in finance and operations, with a consistent focus on operational discipline, strategic clarity, and scaling global manufacturing, engineering, and product organizations to drive sustainable performance, enterprise value, and ethical decision-making grounded in integrity.Dual U.S. and Brazilian citizen with a truly international leadership perspective shaped by living and working across multiple regions. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Known for building high-performing, diverse teams and developing leaders who drive innovation, execute with rigor, and lead with integrity in complex global environments.
Experience
Group Vice President & General Manager Global Freight Components & Maintenance of Way
Jan 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Wabtec is an $11.5B global leader in rail equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services, employing people worldwide. Founded 150 years ago by George Westinghouse, the company has become a major force in the rail industry through strategic acquisitions such as GE Transportation and Faiveley.As Group Vice President for Freight Car Products and Maintenance of Way, I oversee the full P&L for both divisions, covering global manufacturing, product development, engineering, and commercial execution. This portfolio operates at a multibillion‑dollar scale and includes more than 16 manufacturing sites across North America, South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Education
MIT Professional Education
Certificate, Persuasion and Executive Communication
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Science, Strategic Management
2004 — 2006
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor, Business Administration
1991 — 1995
Universidade Paulista
Bachelor, Accounting
1996 — 1997
New York University
Specialization, Finance
2001 — 2002
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business
1998 — 1999
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Leading Global Businesses
2018 — 2018
INSEAD
International Director's Programme, Certified in Corporate Governance / Board of Directors - IDP C
2016 — 2017
Northwestern University
Certificate, Digital Marketing Strategy
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Hyperion Enterprise
- Accounting
- Latin America
- Erp
- Treasury
- Cash Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Internal Audit
- Working Capital Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Consolidation
- Auditing
- Business Strategy
- Financial Planning
- Restructuring
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Forecasting
- Managerial Finance
- Strategic Planning
- Variance Analysis
- Sap
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Due Diligence
- Analysis
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Audits
- Us Gaap
- Internal Controls
- Financial Modeling
- Budgets
- Shared Services
- Finance
- International Business
- Global Management
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