Weider Silva

Weider Silva is a senior leader with a successful background in leading teams in the development of complex electrical, electronics, and mechanical systems within industries such as renewable energy, automotive, and telecommunications.

He possesses strong abilities to engage with clients and suppliers on a national and international level, collaborating with equipment manufacturers and engineering firms.

Weider's specialties encompass a wide range of skills including Business Development, Team Building and Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Feasibility Analysis, Vendor Management, Large Scale Project Planning, Sales Management, and Asset Management.

His educational background includes studies in Solar Power Plant Design at North Carolina State University, an MBA in Business Administration from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, and a Technician degree in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician from Colégio Técnico ETEP.

Weider has also pursued further education with a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas and started a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, which remains incomplete at the same institution.

He has held various key roles in reputable organizations, currently serving as a Managing Partner at ENGENAR. Previously, he was the Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics Engineering Manager at Volvo, Director/Partner at MEPEN ENERGIA, Manager of Project Management and R&D at Electrolux Home Products, Senior Program Manager at Sony Ericsson in the USA, Product Line Manager at Schindler Elevator Corporation, Program Manager at Flextronics, Project Manager at Ericsson, and Product Engineer at General Motors.