He holds a Degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from New York University - NYU. He has been CEO of the Company since 12/17/2018, He was previously the CEO of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP), Prumo Logística S.A. (controller of the Port of Açu) and MRS Logística S.A. He was also the Director for Special Projects for Vale S.A. and partner of McKinsey & Company. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Bradespar, CSP, VLI, among others, and a member of Alcoa Latam's Advisory Board.