Yani Bettencourt
About Yani Bettencourt
Yani Bettencourt serves as the Vice President of Vaisala Industrial Measurements for the Americas, a position he has held since 2022. With over 25 years of experience in engineering and sales, he has a strong background in both technical and business leadership.
Work at Vaisala
Yani Bettencourt has held several positions at Vaisala, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He currently serves as Vice President of Vaisala Industrial Measurements for the Americas, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he was the Head of Industrial Instruments Sales for North America from 2017 to 2022. His earlier roles at Vaisala include Market Manager for the Americas from 2008 to 2012 and Application Sales Engineer from 2005 to 2008. Throughout his tenure, Bettencourt has contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction in the industrial measurements sector.
Education and Expertise
Yani Bettencourt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Rivier University. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate Certificate in Industrial Statistics from the University of New Hampshire. This educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and business leadership, combining technical knowledge with strategic management skills.
Background
Yani Bettencourt has over 25 years of experience in engineering and sales roles within the industrial sector. Before joining Vaisala, he worked at Velcro USA Inc. as a Project Engineer from 1997 to 2005 and at Nishikawa Standard Company as a Product Engineer from 1995 to 1997. His diverse career path has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of the industrial field.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Vaisala, Yani Bettencourt has demonstrated a consistent track record of leadership and sales management in the industrial measurements field. His roles have included significant responsibilities that contributed to the company's market presence in North America. Bettencourt's ability to progress through various roles at Vaisala highlights his expertise and commitment to the company's objectives.