Ricardo Perrotta

Mr. Perrotta has 25 years of experience in the product development business for automotive, tooling and consumer products. Mr. Perrotta puts thought into action within his global Product Development arena at PAC, where he is responsible for all Product Development services worldwide. Mr. Perrotta has been with PAC since 2001.

Prior to joining PAC, he was the Marketing & Business Development Director of GE Plastics South America. There he developed new concepts in design for Alternative Processes for Low-Volume Production. He has written numerous technical articles related to Design for Re-use and Recycling; Engineering Blow-Molding; and Vacuum Pressure Forming Processes. Under his leadership, his team developed the first plastic fender in South America in conjunction with Fiat, and the first blow-molded spoiler for General Motors. In 1994, he received a “Most Valuable Player” award from GE Plastics Latin America – bestowed by the current CEO of General Electric.

Thereafter, Mr. Perrotta began his own design firm, and worked for clients such as GM, Fiat, Delphi and Visteon. In 2001, PAC acquired Mr. Perrotta’s company and he became PAC’s Director of South American Operations for Product Development. He continued his career growth through promotions to Global Director of Product Design and Engineering Services, and in 2006 to Global Vice President for Product Development Services.

Mr. Perrotta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo; as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing & Communications. He has served as an instructor at Universidade Metodista for post-graduate courses in Marketing.

He is fluent in the Portuguese, Italian and English languages.


Ricardo Perrotta Vice President Product Development (EDGE) Services
Mr. Perrotta has 25 years of experience in the product development business for automotive, tooling and consumer products. Mr. Perrotta puts thought into action within his global Product Development arena at PAC, where he is responsible for all Product Development services worldwide. Mr. Perrotta has been with PAC since 2001. Prior to joining PAC, he was the Marketing & Business Development Director of GE Plastics South America. There he developed new concepts in design for Alternative Processes for Low-Volume Production. He has written numerous technical articles related to Design for Re-use and Recycling; Engineering Blow-Molding; and Vacuum Pressure Forming Processes. Under his leadership, his team developed the first plastic fender in South America in conjunction with Fiat, and the first blow-molded spoiler for General Motors. In 1994, he received a “Most Valuable Player” award from GE Plastics Latin America – bestowed by the current CEO of General Electric. Thereafter, Mr. Perrotta began his own design firm, and worked for clients such as GM, Fiat, Delphi and Visteon. In 2001, PAC acquired Mr. Perrotta’s company and he became PAC’s Director of South American Operations for Product Development. He continued his career growth through promotions to Global Director of Product Design and Engineering Services, and in 2006 to Global Vice President for Product Development Services. Mr. Perrotta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo; as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing & Communications. He has served as an instructor at Universidade Metodista for post-graduate courses in Marketing. He is fluent in the Portuguese, Italian and English languages.