Edgar Scherer

Edgar Scherer is a Brazilian leader with a notable professional background founded on his unique multicultural background, creativity, and sharp problem-solving skills. He has worked with renowned multinationals in different countries, gaining considerable experience in complex projects and challenging global leadership functions. His deeply ingrained attitude, self-motivation, and results-driven approach have earned him his colleagues' respect and made him excel in his role as Head of Supply Chain Management at AHT COOLING SYSTEMS GMBH and Sourcing & Procurement Business Intelligence Chief at Embraco.

As a former Managing Director at AHT COOLING SYSTEMS GMBH, Edgar honed his organizational skills, achieving significant cost savings surpassing $20 million while leading the company's startup in a highly demanding five-month period. His unwavering integrity and professionalism make him an exceptional team player with unmatched interpersonal skills that cross-cultural and language barriers with ease. Notably, Edgar is a co-founder and advisor at Heimdall and other start-ups, an act that demonstrates his passion for innovation and technology. Additionally, he holds MBA degrees in Finance and Management from Peking, Vlerick, and Tsinghua Universities, respectively, and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina.