Daniel Pestana Medea
About Daniel Pestana Medea
Daniel Pestana Medea is a Manufacturing Finance Manager and Plant Controller based in São José dos Campos and Joinville, Brazil. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and cost management, particularly within the automotive and banking sectors.
Current Role at General Motors
Currently, Daniel Pestana Medea serves as the Manufacturing Finance Manager and Plant Controller for General Motors in São José dos Campos and Joinville. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing financial operations and management within the manufacturing sector. His responsibilities include optimizing inventory and managing risks associated with the Global Purchase and Supply Chain.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Daniel has extensive experience at General Motors, having worked in various roles from 2011 to 2022. He served as a Finance Specialist in the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, where he provided financial analysis and supported supplier negotiations. He also held positions as FP&A Manager and Manufacturing Finance Supervisor, contributing to cost management and operational excellence initiatives.
Career at Itaú Unibanco
Before joining General Motors, Daniel worked at Itaú Unibanco for several years in various financial roles. He started as an IT Analyst and Financial Analyst from 2003 to 2006, later becoming a Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2011. He also served as the MIS Credit & Collection Coordinator for a brief period in 2011, where he managed financial operations and analysis.
Educational Background
Daniel holds a Post Graduate degree in Financial Economics from Fundação Getulio Vargas, completed in 2011. He also obtained a Post Graduate degree in Project Management from Fundação Vanzolini in 2005. Earlier, he earned a Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from IMT - Mauá - Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia in 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and project management.
Contributions to Sustainable Practices
During his tenure at General Motors, Daniel played a key role in promoting sustainable workplaces and managing facilities cost. He led initiatives that focused on controlling and forecasting the impact of commodity price changes on company costs in South America, demonstrating his commitment to operational excellence and sustainability in manufacturing.