Red Hat Appoints Gilson Magalhães Vice President and General Manager for Latin America

Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, announces a new vice president and general manager for Latin America. Gilson Magalhães, current country manager at Red Hat Brazil will assume the role, replacing Paulo Bonucci, who led regional operations for the past decade. Magalhães will face the challenge of maintaining the excellent progress made, which has established Latin America as one of Red Hat’s key global markets.

To further accelerate the company’s growth in Latin America, Magalhães will focus on driving the adoption of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and automation, built on a foundation of hybrid cloud, Red Hat’s key selling point. With over 35 years of experience in the IT market, Gilson Magalhães joined Red Hat in 2013. As country manager for Brazil, he led the company's growth in the country. During his career, he has worked for companies such as Dell, where he served as General Manager, Oracle Brazil, BTD and Microlog Computers. Magalhães will also remain as country manager for Brazil until the end of 2024, when the executive who will take over the position is expected to be announced. During these three months, Paulo Bonucci will remain with the company to ensure a smooth transition for all customers, partners and employees.

Strong Presence

Founded in 1993 in Raleigh, United States, Red Hat entered the Latin American market in 2005, establishing offices in Brazil and Argentina. Since then, the company has earned the trust of numerous customers in both private industries and government sectors. With several successful projects across various areas, Red Hat has become the leading force in hybrid open cloud solutions, offering a portfolio that helps local companies advance in their digital transformation.

Bonucci led the company through much of this journey. Alongside a strong team of executives and experts, he drove the region’s success. After 12 years at the helm, and over four decades in leadership roles at companies such as Accenture, Oracle and Unisys, the executive leaves Red Hat on Dec. 31 with a sense of accomplishment, eager to pursue personal projects. 

Supporting Quotes

Paulo Bonucci, senior vice president and general manager, Latin America, Red Hat

“We faced many challenges, but always with the mission of taking open source further. Our belief in collaborative work gave us the foundation to lead through numerous disruptions over the years, securing a standout position in the corporate IT market. I could not be prouder of this incredible journey. Passing the reins to such a talented executive as Gilson Magalhães, who is deeply familiar with the open-source universe, gives me the confidence and reassures me that Red Hat will continue to grow stronger and deliver high-value solutions and services to all our customers in Latin America. This is the result of the teamwork of a group that truly loves what they do.”

Gilson Magalhães, country manager, Brazil, Red Hat

"It’s an important role, and I’m honored to take it on. Continuing this story in the AI era will be a rewarding challenge. Red Hat is a forward-thinking company that has consistently been disruptive and set market trends for years. I hope to contribute meaningfully to this journey and expand our presence across the entire region.”