Manuel S.
About Manuel S.
Manuel S. serves as the Director of Channel Development at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, having previously worked in various roles at WIDIA Products Group and Kennametal, along with a strong educational background in business and marketing.
Current Role at Kennametal
Manuel S. serves as the Director of Channel Development at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing channel strategies and developing partnerships that drive business growth. His extensive experience in the industry supports his capability to lead initiatives that align with Kennametal's objectives.
Previous Experience at WIDIA Products Group
Prior to his current role, Manuel S. worked at WIDIA Products Group in various capacities. He served as the Regional Manager for Latin America from 2016 to 2020, where he managed operations and strategic initiatives in the region. Additionally, he held the position of Zone Manager for both Latin America and the North East during the same period. His tenure at WIDIA Products Group also included a role as Zone Manager Latin America & Integration for one year in 2019.
Educational Background
Manuel S. has a solid educational foundation in business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He later pursued an MBA at the same university from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes from 1998 to 2001 and completed a program in Strategic Business Leadership at Penn State University from 2018 to 2019.
Career Progression at Kennametal
At Kennametal, Manuel S. has held several roles before becoming the Director of Channel Development. He worked as a Senior Global Product Manager from 2010 to 2014, where he was responsible for product strategy and management. He also served as a Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst from 2008 to 2010, focusing on market trends and competitive analysis.