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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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
- SoneparCurrentApr 2012–Present· 14 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Financial Officer, Sonepar South America, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, PeruCurrent2025–Present
- Chief Financial Officer - Sonepar ChileSep 2018–Dec 2024
- Director Of Finance And Administration - DW Material ElétricoJul 2016–Sep 2018
- Member of Sonepar Junior CommitteeNov 2013–2017
- Controlling Manager - Sonepar BrasilApr 2012–Jul 2016
- May 2009–Apr 2012· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Financial SpecialistMay 2009–Apr 2012
- Feb 2008–May 2009· 1 yr 3 mos
- Junior ControllerFeb 2008–May 2009
- Jun 2005–Feb 2008· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Corporate Finance AnalystJun 2005–Feb 2008
Education
Executive Leadership Program
INSEADMaster of Business Administration - MBA
Executive MBA
BSP - Business School São PauloGlobal Business - Strategy, Operations and Leadership
MBA, Executive MBA
Boston CollegeBachelor's degree
Accounting and Business/Management
Centro Universitário Fundação Santo André