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Embraer Appoints Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Manager in South Africa
February 05, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa, February 5, 2026 –Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) has strengthened its presence in South Africa with the appointment of Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Manager.
In his new role, Leandro will lead Embraer’s Defense & Security business development efforts in Southern Africa, promoting the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft alongside Embraer’s full portfolio of defense products and solutions.
This appointment reflects Embraer’s long-term strategic vision to deliver state-of-the-art operational capabilities while fostering collaboration with South Africa’s local industry, driving growth and contributing to the country’s economic development.
Leandro brings extensive experience to the role, having served as Head of Business Development for Africa at Milkor (Pty) Ltd for many years, where he successfully negotiated and supported multi-million-dollar defense contracts across the continent. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pretoria.
A passionate aviation enthusiast, Leandro also holds a private pilot license.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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