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Diego Laurent

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Chief Executive Officer at GKN Powder Metallurgy
📍 Brazil

Diego Laurent is a C-level executive with global experience as the CEO of GKN Powder Metallurgy. His career in the industrial and automotive sectors is marked by a strong track record in general management, M&A, and large-scale operations. He completed a Finance Leadership Program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

He is a vocal advocate for corporate responsibility, proudly announcing GKN Powder Metallurgys achievement of an EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Location
Brazil
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Priorities

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Sustainability & ESG
He frequently posts about his company's commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices, including achieving an EcoVadis Platinum rating.
Strategic Leadership
He recently hosted a global leadership conference with the goal to "shape our future, " focusing on technology, sustainability, purpose, and values.
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Career

Work history

1-2022 - 4-2024
Chief Executive Officer
GKN Powder Metallurgy
7-2018 - 1-2022
Chief Financial Officer
GKN Powder Metallurgy
1-2018 - 6-2018
Chief Financial Officer
GKN Automotive
3-2013 - 12-2017
Global Finance Director
GKN Powder Metallurgy
10-2010 - 3-2013
V.P. of Finance - Americas Region
GKN Driveline
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GKN Powder Metallurgy announces Diego Laurent as new CEO. Featured in PIM International
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GKN Powder Metallurgy announces Diego Laurent as Chief Executive Officer. Featured in GKN Powder Metallurgy (official website)
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Education
2007 - 2007
Finance Leadership Program
UCLA Anderson School of Management
2003 - 2003
Leadership Programme
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
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