Wenceslau Carvalho

Vice President Americas

Wenceslau has more than 30 years of experience acquired with multinational companies, including Alcan (Novelis), BASF and Confab Brazil.

Starting his working life with Bundy as an intern on product development engineering, Wenceslau worked his way up the organisation to become general manager and Bundy’s US business development director. He is now a member of the executive team and holds the position of Vice President, Americas.

With extensive business experience, Wenceslau has conducted negotiations with customers and suppliers across the US and Latin America. He has knowledge of a variety of areas across the organisation, including finance, process engineering, HR and manufacturing.

Communication, strong negotiation skills and a hands-on approach have been key to his success in business development, as an engineer and a manager.

Lucas Costacurta

Head of Engineering, Brazil

Lucas is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in multinational companies like Schneider Electric, Sanmina and Diebold Nixdorf acting in the fields of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

His background includes management experience in all manufacturing processes including product development, quality, process and industrial engineering, material planning, distribution centre management, costs and management of business units.

During his career, Lucas accomplished important projects such as the transfer and startup of new plants and the turnaround of business performance. He has experience in structured work to reduce costs, building teams focused on results, and implementation of new products and processes.

Lucas is analytic in his approach, focused on results, and has strong management skills based on LeanSix Sigma methodology to deliver operational excellence.

He started at Bundy Refrigeration in 2017 as a consultant, taking over as Curitiba plant manager in 2018.

Mauricio Castro

Manufacturing Manager, Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

Mauricio is an industrial mechanical engineer with over 25 years’ experience in industrial management and operations. He has an MBA in Business Management and training in methodologies such as WCM and Lean Six Sigma.

Since February 2024, he has been Manufacturing Manager at Bundy Refrigeration – Pindamonhangaba unit, leading the operation with a focus on industrial excellence.

Throughout his career, he has led operations and industrial start-ups in large multinationals such as Heatcraft Refrigeration, Sany Heavy Industry, Tarkett Flooring, Alestis Aerospace and Bundy Refrigeration, working in the metallurgy, refrigeration, civil construction, aeronautics and vinyl coatings segments. He has a strong interface with HR, quality, engineering, purchasing and finance areas, as well as outstanding competence in managing industrial indicators and optimising operational resources.

With a strategic focus on safety, efficiency, profitability and team development, he has generated consistent results through continuous improvement projects and increased manufacturing performance.

Willians Kowalski

Manufacturing Manager, Curitiba & Maracanau, Brazil

Willians has over 25 years’ experience in the industrial sector, with a consolidated career in companies such as Denso do Brasil, Conduspar and Imperium Condutores Elétricos. He joined the Curitiba unit in 2025 as Manufacturing Manager.

With extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with strategic areas, he stands out for leading continuous improvement projects, defining and monitoring KPIs, optimising processes and building relationships with customers and suppliers.

He has a degree in Mechanical Production Process Technology, a postgraduate degree in Production Engineering and is currently studying for an MBA in Industrial Management with an emphasis on Industry 4.0. His practical approach, technical knowledge and focus on results have been decisive for the development and sustainable growth of the Curitiba operation.
Willians has over 25 years’ experience in the industrial sector, with a consolidated career in companies such as Denso do Brasil, Conduspar and Imperium Condutores Elétricos. He joined the Curitiba unit in 2025 as Manufacturing Manager.

With extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with strategic areas, he stands out for leading continuous improvement projects, defining and monitoring KPIs, optimising processes and building relationships with customers and suppliers.

He has a degree in Mechanical Production Process Technology, a postgraduate degree in Production Engineering and is currently studying for an MBA in Industrial Management with an emphasis on Industry 4.0. His practical approach, technical knowledge and focus on results have been decisive for the development and sustainable growth of the Curitiba operation.

Jose Antonio Vicente

Head of Finance, Brazil

José Antonio is Head of Finance at Bundy Refrigeration since 2024. An economist with a degree from PUC-SP, he has 40 years’ experience in setting up operational and financial structures in startups, M&A processes, privatisations, IPOs and turnarounds in large national and foreign groups, working in the industrial, capital goods, agribusiness, mining, pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors.

Over the last two decades, he has worked with large public and private groups, conducting greenfield projects, financial management of brownfield assets, debt restructuring and fundraising.

He has a postgraduate degree in Financial Administration, an MBA in Controllership, a lato sensu master’s degree in financial and accounting sciences and is an IBGC-certified board member, with dual certification in the areas of administration and tax.

Melina Sampaio

HR Manager, Brazil

Melina Sampaio has over 18 years of experience in human resources, having worked for large companies with an international presence, such as Oxiteno, MSD Pharmaceuticals, and Embraer.

She began her career as an intern in a consulting firm and went on to build a solid trajectory focused on human and organisational development, working strategically with leaders and teams to drive performance, engagement, and organisational culture. She has been part of Bundy´s team since 2023.

Throughout her career, she has led initiatives related to organisational restructuring and culture, career and performance management, corporate education, and diversity and inclusion, always with a strong focus on business results and long-term sustainability.

Alexandre Santana

Sales Manager, Brazil

Alexandre joined Bundy in 2026. He brings over 30 years of experience in national and multinational corporations, including Electrolux, Mabe, Johnson Electric, WHB Automotive e TTI Brasil. He holds a degree in Mechanical Production Engineering from USP (University of São Paulo), an MBA in Business Administration and Business Analytics, as well as specialized training in Marketing Management and Digital Media.

He has held strategic leadership roles, including Sales Director and Commercial Manager, building solid expertise in business development, new business acquisition, and the management of large client portfolios.

His background in sales and operations, combined with international professional experience, enables him to integrate engineering and commercial strategy seamlessly. His expertise spans product development, quality management, market strategy formulation, and long-term business planning.