Lima, September 2024. Ausenco appointed Leonardo Pena as the new Vice President of Minerals and Metals (M&M) in Peru. This appointment reinforces Ausenco's commitment to strengthen its leadership in the Peruvian mining sector.
"Peru, a mining country, is an important market for Ausenco, so I assume this appointment with great responsibility and enthusiasm as I join a strong leadership team. Today, mining demands solid, experienced allies that offer innovative and profitable solutions, and that will be our goal," said the business leader.
Leonardo Pena also highlighted the role that Ausenco plays in the Peruvian mining industry, "One of our objectives is to sustain our reputation in Peru of having the capacity and experience to approach projects in a comprehensive manner, from conception and development to construction, operation and closure, that is, in all phases of the life cycle of mining projects. We have a multidisciplinary team with experience in large-scale projects, both locally and regionally, which provides added value in the industry", the executive highlighted.
Experience
Leonardo Pena has an outstanding track record in the minerals and metals, chemicals and infrastructure sectors. Since July 2022, he has been Vice President of Minerals and Metals at Ausenco Brazil, where the business almost doubled in two years. Previously, he held roles leading major operational and strategic initiatives, managing complex international projects and improving operational efficiency.
His international experience spans a remarkable range of countries, including Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Peru, Spain, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, demonstrating his ability to manage projects in diverse contexts and cultures.
Studies
He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. In addition, he has complemented his education with postgraduate courses in business at ESMT Berlin.
About Ausenco
Ausenco is a global company that redefines what is possible. Its team has 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in more than 80 locations around the world. Combining deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, they offer innovative, value-added consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining and metals, oil and gas and industrial sectors.