Luiz Fernando Karakhanian Ribeiro
About Luiz Fernando Karakhanian Ribeiro
Luiz Fernando Karakhanian Ribeiro serves as the General Manager for Latin America at Fluke Corporation, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in management roles across various companies, including Fortive and Danaher, and a strong background in the metallurgical industry.
Current Role at Fluke Corporation
Luiz Fernando Karakhanian Ribeiro serves as the General Manager for Latin America at Fluke Corporation, a subsidiary of Fortive Company. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives across the region. His responsibilities include managing P&L, sales and marketing, research and development, application engineering, operations, and human resources. His leadership focuses on achieving targets and promoting a culture of diversity and integration among employees.
Previous Experience in Fortive
Prior to his current role, Ribeiro worked at Fortive Sensing Technologies Platform as General Manager - Business Unit Leader for Latin America from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of General Manager - Business Unit Leader at Fortive Automation & Specialty Platform from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at Fortive involved significant contributions to business growth and operational excellence in the Latin American market.
Career Background in Operations Management
Ribeiro has extensive experience in operations management, having worked at Danaher Sensors and Controls & Kollmorgen in various roles, including Operations Manager and Senior Operations Manager from 2013 to 2015. He also served as General Manager - Business Unit Leader from 2015 to 2016. His background includes a focus on lean manufacturing and process improvement, which he implemented to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Educational Qualifications
Ribeiro holds an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also studied at Centro Universitário FEI, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Production Engineering from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he pursued further education in finance for executives at Insper in 2016 and specialized in Quality & Productivity at Universidade de São Paulo from 2004 to 2006.
Expertise in Metallurgical Industry
Ribeiro has a professional background in the metallurgical industry, specifically in new product development and process/manufacturing logistics. His expertise includes implementing lean manufacturing practices and fostering sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity. He is recognized for his ability to create trust through open communication and for aligning team efforts with organizational goals.