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Carlos Mortera
Senior Director - Latin America

Joined AMT in 2002, after an international tenure living and Brazil and travelling extensively thru South America. Carlos graduated from Monterrey Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computer Systems. Pursued Master Degrees in Business Administration & Manufacturing Sciences. His experience in the industry includes working for Emerson Electric, with management positions in IE, International Trade, Finance, HR & Materials. Carlos worked at Cummins Inc. where he was responsible for areas such as Procurement, IT, Operations, Engineering, and General Management for businesses in Brazil and Mexico. His experience also includes working as VP Administration for a Toto Inc., and managing a multi national company producing and marketing cooling towers in the Americas. Carlos lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil for 4 years as Managing Director of the Brazilian division of Cummins´ business in filtration & exhaust. Fluent in 3 languages and possess s broad experience in green fielding & brown fielding of small to large operations as well of Global Sales and Marketing.

Joined AMT in 2002, after an international tenure living and Brazil and travelling extensively thru South America. Carlos graduated from Monterrey Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computer Systems. Pursued Master Degrees in Business Administration & Manufacturing Sciences. His experience in the industry includes working for Emerson Electric, with management positions in IE, International Trade, Finance, HR & Materials. Carlos worked at Cummins Inc. where he was responsible for areas such as Procurement, IT, Operations, Engineering, and General Management for businesses in Brazil and Mexico. His experience also includes working as VP Administration for a Toto Inc., and managing a multi national company producing and marketing cooling towers in the Americas. Carlos lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil for 4 years as Managing Director of the Brazilian division of Cummins´ business in filtration & exhaust. Fluent in 3 languages and possess s broad experience in green fielding & brown fielding of small to large operations as well of Global Sales and Marketing.

Posts by Carlos Mortera
International
By Carlos MorteraSep 02, 2026

International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil Manufacturing Investment Tops $4 Billion, Led by EV, Hydrogen, Automotive

Manufacturing investment across Mexico and Brazil surpassed $4 billion in 2026, driven by KIA's $649M EV plant, Hyundai's $1.1B hydrogen ecosystem, and $1.12B in Mexican industrial parks, showing growth signals for AMT members.

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International
By Carlos MorteraAug 03, 2026

International News From the Field: Mexico, Brazil Go Electric

Mexico and Brazil secured more than $1.9 billion in new manufacturing commitments, with EV and battery projects leading the way, alongside investments in aerospace, specialty steel, and AI servers.

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International
By Carlos MorteraJun 23, 2026

International News From the Field: Mexico Shifts Gears, Brazil Goes Digital

Mexico's automotive sector is recalibrating around nearshoring and record supply chain investment, while Brazil is emerging as Latin America's digital infrastructure destination of choice. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraJun 01, 2026

International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil Attract Diverse Capital

Mexico is expanding beyond its automotive roots into life sciences and digital infrastructure, while Brazil continues to pull in large-scale energy and manufacturing commitments. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraApr 28, 2026

International News From the Field: LatAm Investment Stays in Motion

Automotive, energy, electronics, and beyond – the latest wave of investment across Mexico and Brazil reflects two manufacturing markets that continue to broaden their appeal. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraMar 26, 2026

International News From the Field: LatAm Advances Up the Value Chain

Mexico deepens its industrial ecosystem across automotive, metals, semiconductors, and clean energy. Brazil pursues billion-dollar greenfield projects in automotive, biofuels, and consumer goods. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraFeb 27, 2026

International News From the Field: Auto & Aerospace Deals Reshape Latin America

From new plant inaugurations to landmark acquisitions, Mexico and Brazil are cementing their status in 2026 as premier destinations for global industrial capital – at a scale that demands attention.

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International
By Carlos MorteraSep 24, 2025

International News From the Field: Auto and Tech Boom in Latin America

Big automotive opportunities arise in Mexico, and its HVAC and electronic device sectors welcome large investments. Brazil bolsters its industrial and technological capacity as mining expands. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraJul 18, 2025

International News From the Field: Global Companies Grow in Mexico and Brazil

Thanks to strategic incentives, trade access, and an industrial investment boom, the two manufacturing powerhouses of Latin America are luring global companies to shift operations to them. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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International
By Carlos MorteraMay 20, 2025

International News From the Field: Brazil

Expomafe, the top machine tool show in Latin America, opened in Brazil on May 6-10 to high expectations. Despite global uncertainty, Brazil continues projecting economic and industrial growth. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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