Karenn Salewski

Karenn Salewski

Senior Executive Leader | Strategy, Organizational Transformation & People Leadership | Board Engagement | M&A | Global Matrix Environments

Sonepar•Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

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Experience21+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Senior executive with over 18 years of experience in multinational companies within the wholesale, distribution, and telecom sectors. Skilled in leading strategic initiatives and delivering measurable impact across South America. Active member of international committees, with professional exposure across four continents. Currently responsible for M&A activities in the region, managing multiple projects at different stages while ensuring full alignment with global strategy. Proven track record in operational turnaround, cash flow improvement, and business development, as well as in leading cross-functional transformation initiatives. Trusted partner to senior stakeholders, participating in board meetings and supporting decision-making through strategic planning, financial steering, and clear communication. Experienced in matrix organizations, serving as a key link between regional operations and global leadership. Recognized for a proactive and disciplined approach, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to lead effectively through complexity. Committed to creating value through strategic alignment, execution excellence, sustainable business impact, customer-centric innovation, and guiding organizations through growth and transformation. Brazilian, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish; conversant in French.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • SoneparCurrent
    Apr 2012–Present· 14 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Financial Officer, Sonepar South America, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, PeruCurrent
      2025–Present
    • Chief Financial Officer - Sonepar Chile
      Sep 2018–Dec 2024
    • Director Of Finance And Administration - DW Material Elétrico
      Jul 2016–Sep 2018
    • Member of Sonepar Junior Committee
      Nov 2013–2017
    • Controlling Manager - Sonepar Brasil
      Apr 2012–Jul 2016
  • May 2009–Apr 2012· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Financial Specialist
      May 2009–Apr 2012
  • Feb 2008–May 2009· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Junior Controller
      Feb 2008–May 2009
  • Jun 2005–Feb 2008· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Corporate Finance Analyst
      Jun 2005–Feb 2008

Education

Executive Leadership Program

INSEAD

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Executive MBA

BSP - Business School São Paulo

Global Business - Strategy, Operations and Leadership

MBA, Executive MBA

Boston College

Bachelor's degree

Accounting and Business/Management

Centro Universitário Fundação Santo André

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

Universidade Metodista de São Paulo

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Karenn Salewski
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Legal ComplianceAnalytical ReviewMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)latamTaxonomyRelatórios financeiros corporativosControle internoStrategic VisionStakeholder RelationsDireito tributárioDesempenho financeiroBusiness RequirementsAgent for ChangePerformance AppraisalCash FlowRelationship DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Financial ManagementAd Hoc ReportingGestão de capital