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Pedro Adams
ACTOM
Electrical Equipment Divisional CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-d-adams-b3651b42
Description
With over 28 years of executive leadership across automotive, rail, and advanced
engineering sectors, I bring:
• Proven experience in leading complex industrial organisations with global reach
and local impact
• Deep technical and commercial understanding of OEM environments, supplier
development, quality systems, and product innovation
• A people-centric leadership style focused on transformation, talent
development, and ethical stewardship
• Strong familiarity with Environmental, Social and Governance compliance, and
the governance responsibilities expected at board level
• A practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and
digital industrialisation strategies
My industry experience covers Volkswagen, General Motors, General Electric,
Bombardier, and Ford Motor Company, where I earned a Six Sigma Black Belt
certification and helped lead global process improvement initiatives. Currently, I serve
as Divisional CEO for a business unit exceeding R2 billion in revenue, where I oversee
cross-functional teams driving operational performance, digital transformation, and
sustainable value creation.
Qualifications
1. Currently completing my Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Completed:
2. MBA
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
4. National Diploma Mechanical Engineering
5. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - Ford Motor Company in United States
6. City and Guilds of London
Chargement