Provisur Technologies, Inc., a global leader in innovative food processing technologies and systems, announces the appointment of Pedro Girardelli as Country Manager for Brazil in a move to further solidify the company’s presence in Latin America.

Girardelli brings with him more than twenty years of diverse management, operations, and sales experience in addition to proven leadership abilities. Most recently, he owned and managed GIREX Consulting helping companies develop more effective sales and prospecting strategies focused on the business-to-business capital goods markets. Prior to that, Girardelli was the Marketing and Sales Director, Latin America, for JBT FoodTech where his responsibilities included management of new equipment and aftermarket sales.

“Pedro Girardelli has proven successful in leading highly performing teams to significant sales revenue growth and business expansion within the region,” said Brian Perkins, Executive Vice President, Americas, for Provisur Technologies. “In addition to Pedro’s management and sales experience, his planning and team-building skills will be invaluable as we continue to invest in growth in this strategically important market.”

In his role as Country Manager for Brazil, Girardelli reports to Brian Perkins. He will manage all activities in Brazil and the Southern Cone of South America, including sales, service, and regional agents, and will be based in the Provisur facility in Indaiatuba, Brazil.

Girardelli’s other management and sales experiences include positions with Instron, General Electric, and Nortel Networks. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and an International Executive MBA from Universidade de São Paulo.

For more information visit www.provisur.com or call 708-479-3500.