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Cesar Gaitan

CEO Business Region | South America (... at Festo
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Cesar Gaitan, a seasoned executive with 26 years of experience, holds a Diplomado de Alta Gerencia from Universidad de los Andes and a Master en Logistica Industrial from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and speaks fluent Español, Ingles, and Portugués.
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Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, BR
Languages
  • Español Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Ingles Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portugués Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • Liderazgo De Equipos
  • Negotiation
  • Estrategia Empresarial
  • Gerencia De Ventas
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Cesar Gaitan is a seasoned executive with 26 years of experience driving business growth and leadership across South America. As CEO of Festo's Business Region | South America (SAM), he oversees strategic operations, negotiation, and sales management. Gaitan's extensive background includes stints as Cluster Leader, General Manager, and General Manager at Festo, as well as a General Manager at Compania Fosforera Colombiana SA. He holds a Diplomado de Alta Gerencia from Universidad de los Andes - Colombia, a Master en Logistica Industrial from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), and an Ingeniero Industrial from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Certified in Corporate Governance and Boards of Directors, Executive Development Program, and PLM - Leadership and Mountain Program, Gaitan brings a unique blend of leadership, negotiation, and strategic expertise to the table.

Credentials

  • Corporate Governance and Boards of Directors
    Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
    Jan, 2020
    - Jun, 2026
  • Executive Develoment Program
    INSEAD
    Jan, 2018
    - Jun, 2026
  • PLM - Leadership and Mountain Program
    Epopeya Latam
    Jan, 2013
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • Festo
    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • CEO Business Region | South America (SAM)
      • Feb 2023 - Present

    • Cluster Leader | South America (SAM)
      • Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

    • General Manager | Brasil
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

    • General Manager | Colombia, Peru y Chile
      • Jan 2006 - Dec 2015

    • General Manager | Colombia y Peru
      • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

    • General Manager | Colombia
      • Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

  • Compania Fosforera Colombiana SA.
    • Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
    • General Manager
      • Mar 1997 - Sep 1998
      • Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Education

  • 2007 - 2007
    Universidad de los Andes - Colombia
  • 1992 - 1993
    Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
  • 1986 - 1991
    Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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