Leonidas Madureira Neto

Current scope (Feb 2026 – Present):
• Leading worldwide product strategy and upstream definition for a next-generation vehicle built on a modern Level 2+ ADAS platform within the Renault–Geely joint venture.
• Owning global pricing strategy, revenue modeling, and commercial mix optimization across 15+ countries, with direct interaction and strategic presentations to the CEO and regional directors.

Led a multidisciplinary team of 12+ engineers responsible for customer-facing vehicle performance across multiple disciplines: HMI, Multimedia & Connectivity, Vehicle Performance & Consumption, Physical Ergonomics, Thermal Comfort, and Water & Dust Tightness.

• Formed a dedicated squad for multimedia and connectivity issue resolution based on customer feedback and field data analysis — directly r

Led regulatory and homologation teams with 9 employees (+4 outsourced) across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.


• Coordinated deployment of LEV7 and LEV8 emissions regulations, translating evolving regulatory requirements into product specifications for Vehicle Chief Engineers.
• Responsible for One-Voice regulatory strategy for the LATAM cluster, reporting to the RTA Director and Chief V

Team Leader for base calibration and durability engine tests with 10 employees (+2 outsourced).
• Reorganized teams to increase productivity by 15% and reduce Non-Conformity Rate by 5%.
• DEA-T RTA Award 2017: "Team of the Year"
• DEA-M RTA Award 2017: "Partners Highlights — INOVAR-AUTO Contribution"

Technical leader for durability and COP engine tests, covering project and life-series engines.

• Coordinated Operation, Instrumentation, and Logistics test teams.
• Managed test standard deployment with suppliers (DANA, SENAI, MAUA, MAHLE).
• Led first Stop&Start system validation at Renault Brazil.
• ECU parameter analysis with Renault tools and INCA (ETAS).

Engine Testing Department — responsible for test bench planning and performance optimization.

• Managed planning for internal and external (national supplier) engine test benches.
• Deployed planning and performance software to engineering teams.
• Coordinated working groups to increase performance and profitability of test bench operations.
• Consolidated main KPIs for the Corporate Department C

Managed test bench planning and performance optimization for internal and external engine test benches. Deployed planning and performance software, coordinated working groups to increase performance and profitability, and consolidated KPIs for the Corporate Department Committee.

Project Quality Assurance and Quality Surveys Department.

• Co-pilot of the Renault Strategic Quality Plan for the Americas Region (PSC1).
• Coordinated quality audit program for imported vehicles in the launch phase (AVES methodology).
• Created the Life-Series Driving Project to proactively identify and resolve field issues.
• Vehicle Classification Committee coordinator for project and life-se

Project Quality Assurance Department
• Follow-up and dissemination of the project milestones status to all company departments.
• Creation of internal tools to control the performance of internal activities.
• Follow up of the quality evaluations of the project vehicles.

Assembly Process Department at the Renault-Nissan heavy-duty production plant
• Coordination for developing small tools and assembling assists with local suppliers.
• Study and implementation of a new layout of the assembly line of engines.
• Suitability of Nissan technical documentation to Renault standards and assembly line requirements.

Common Rail Injection Production Departament
• Development of projects demanded by the production planner in order to optimize assembly processes.
• Learning in fuel injection systems.

Experience with developing teams and students with different knowledge level.

Master of Engineering in Internal Combustion Engines from Faculdade da Indústria - São José dos Pinhais, completed between 2013 and 2014.

Master of Engineering in Product Design Management from the Federal University of Technology - Parana, completed between 2012 and 2013.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Parana, completed between 2005 and 2010.