Eduardo Arruda, MBA
About Eduardo Arruda, MBA
Eduardo Arruda, MBA, is a Business Unit Product Manager specializing in Industry Management and Automation, with over 20 years of experience in the industrial automation sector. He has held various roles at notable companies, including General Motors, Omron Automation, and Phoenix Contact, and has a strong focus on digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Eduardo Arruda serves as the Business Unit Product Manager for Industry Management & Automation at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's efforts in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in industrial automation to drive product strategies and meet business objectives in a competitive market.
Previous Experience in Automation Management
Prior to his current role, Eduardo Arruda worked at several notable companies in the automation sector. He was a Gerente de Projetos at Yaskawa Motoman for seven months in 2016 and held multiple positions at Omron Automation - Americas from 2008 to 2014, including Gerente de Produtos and Líder de Projeto Global. His diverse roles involved project management and product development, enhancing his expertise in automation technologies.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Eduardo Arruda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas, completed between 2011 and 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electronics from FEI - Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, he has a Pós Graduação Lato Sensu in Industrial Automation from Universidade de São Paulo, completed in 2009.
Experience in the Industrial Sector
With over 20 years of experience in the industrial automation sector, Eduardo Arruda has worked with various local and global technology manufacturers, system integrators, and end-user companies. His career includes significant roles at General Motors, where he served as Técnico Eletrônico and Engenheiro de Produtos, and at Radani - Engenharia de Automação Industrial as Engenheiro de Automação. This extensive background supports his focus on digitalization in the B2B market.
Focus on Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Eduardo Arruda emphasizes digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in his professional endeavors. His work aims to integrate digital and innovation technologies into business strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness in the industrial automation landscape. This focus aligns with current trends in the sector, where digitalization plays a crucial role in driving growth and innovation.