Augusto Santos, MBA
About Augusto Santos, MBA
Augusto Santos serves as the Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at SITA, bringing extensive experience in the transportation, IT, and telecom industries. He has held various leadership roles at Collins Aerospace and SITA, demonstrating strong technical and business acumen.
Current Role at SITA
Augusto Santos serves as the Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at SITA since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in the region. His leadership focuses on enhancing SITA's presence and service offerings within the transportation and telecommunications sectors.
Previous Experience at Collins Aerospace
Prior to his current position, Augusto Santos held several roles at Collins Aerospace. He served as the Global Head of Design and Innovation for Airport Systems from 2021 to 2022. He was also the Director of Technical Sales for the Americas from 2014 to 2015 and the Head of Sales and Account Management for the Americas from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Collins Aerospace contributed to his extensive knowledge in the aerospace and technology sectors.
Education and Certifications
Augusto Santos has a strong educational background with multiple degrees. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Universidade Federal da Bahia. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Emory University and an Executive MBA from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas. Additionally, he completed the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program at Wharton Executive Education. His certifications include AWS Cloud Practitioner, Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Proposal Management Professional.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Augusto Santos has a diverse career in telecommunications, beginning as a Telecommunications Engineer at Oi Telecomunicações S.A. He later worked as a Business Development Manager at the same company. His experience extends to Mobile Systems International as a Wireless Communications Consultant and RealNetworks as a Strategic Accounts Manager. This background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications landscape.
Multilingual and Leadership Skills
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Augusto Santos demonstrates strong communication skills essential for his leadership roles. He has a proven track record in leading multinational teams in matrix-based environments, focusing on transformation and executing complex deals. His business and technical acumen is complemented by a focus on profit and loss management and cross-functional team leadership.