Renato Kuramoto Gonzalez
About Renato Kuramoto Gonzalez
Renato Kuramoto Gonzalez is the Fuels & Lubes Digital Product Owner at ExxonMobil, with a background in engineering and management across the automotive and banking industries.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Renato Kuramoto Gonzalez is the Fuels & Lubes Digital Product Owner at ExxonMobil. Since 2021, he has been based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. In this role, he oversees digital product initiatives for fuels and lubricants, leveraging his extensive background in product management and digital transformation. His responsibilities include managing digital product lifecycles, driving innovation, and enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge digital solutions.
Previous Experience at Groupe Renault
Before joining ExxonMobil, Renato worked at Groupe Renault from 2017 to 2021. Based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, he served as the Chief Vehicle Engineer. In this capacity, he led engineering projects, managed cross-functional teams, and played a crucial role in the development and optimization of vehicle systems. His leadership contributed to the successful launch and continuous improvement of several vehicle models.
Education and Academic Background
Renato Kuramoto Gonzalez has an extensive academic background. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Paraná, earned from 1996 to 2003. He pursued further education at Universidade de São Paulo, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management and Product Engineering from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate degree in Business Digital Transformation at FAE Centro Universitário from 2019 to 2020. These qualifications have equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and business domains.
Global Project and Program Management
Renato has significant experience in leading large-scale projects and programs across multiple industries and regions. He has managed multicultural teams in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex international environments. His track record includes successful project deliveries in global companies, with international experience in Brazil, Germany, the UK, France, and Mexico. Renato has applied various project management frameworks and tools, utilizing both traditional and agile methodologies to achieve project goals.
Professional Career in Automotive and Banking Sectors
Renato's career spans various roles in the automotive and banking industries. He worked at HSBC as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2017 in Curitiba, where he led critical transformation initiatives in banking operations. Prior to that, he was a Platform Technical Project Manager at Bentley Motors in the UK from 2012 to 2014. His expertise includes driving process improvements and enhancing execution during the upstream phases of projects. Renato's pragmatic approach focuses on customer satisfaction, bolstered by strong communication skills and leadership capabilities in both technical and managerial aspects.