Leandro Fonseca
About Leandro Fonseca
Leandro Fonseca is the Chief Business Development Manager - Electrification at NI (National Instruments) in EMEA, with extensive experience in the automotive industry and electric vehicle testing and development.
Leandro Fonseca Chief Business Development Manager at NI
Leandro Fonseca currently holds the title of Chief Business Development Manager - Electrification at National Instruments (NI), where he is responsible for driving growth and development in the electrification sector across EMEA. His role involves crafting strategies to enhance market penetration and foster partnerships that facilitate the electrification of vehicles and other applications.
Leandro Fonseca's Work History
Leandro Fonseca has extensive experience working at NI (National Instruments) in various roles. He served as Managing Director at ETAS NI Systems, a joint venture with ETAS/Bosch, from 2019 to 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to that, he was Market Development Manager / Offering Manager, Automotive HIL from 2015 to 2020 in Austin, Texas. He has also held positions as Country Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, District Sales Manager / Military and Aerospace Accounts Manager, Field Sales Engineer, and Field Application Engineer, primarily in São Paulo, Brazil.
Leandro Fonseca's Education and Expertise
Leandro Fonseca has a solid educational foundation with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, earned from 1997 to 2002. He also studied Industrial Robotics and Automation at Senai São Paulo, achieving a Technician diploma from 1996 to 1998, and completed his high school education with a focus on Data Processing and IT at EME Prof.ª Alcina Dantas Feijão from 1993 to 1995. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge required for his various roles in the industry.
Leandro Fonseca's Background in Electric Vehicle Industry
Leandro Fonseca has significant experience in the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicle testing and development. He specializes in providing solutions for electric vehicle components such as inverters, e-axles, e-drives, motor control units (MCUs), batteries, and battery management systems (BMS). His work involves addressing the challenges faced by the electric vehicle industry and engineering solutions that enable better testing and faster time to market.
Leandro Fonseca's Role in ETAS NI Systems
During his tenure as Managing Director at ETAS NI Systems from 2019 to 2021, Leandro Fonseca played a crucial role in the joint venture between ETAS and Bosch. His contributions significantly influenced the strategic direction and growth of ETAS NI Systems. He was instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving initiatives that aligned with the venture's goals.