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The mission of the Executive Board is to establish guidelines for Usiminas’ management, directing them in internal and external relations. It has its obligation to act in an ethical manner, focused on the interests of diverse parties (stakeholders) involved in each one of the companies and, at the same time, focus on the high quality of the products and services offered to society, promoting socio-environmental corporate responsibility.
Like members of the Board of Directors, the executive officers have two-year terms, with possibility of re-election.
Learn about the members of the Executive Board of Usiminas:
Holds a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). At the company, he was a Research Engineer, Heavy Plate Integrated Control Engineer, Head of the Steel Shop Metallurgical Unit and Slabbing Mill, Head of the Standardization Unit for Heavy Plates, Hot and Cold Rolled Coils, Superintendent of the Research and Development Center; President, Quality Commission; and Superintendent of Marketing. He held the posts of President/Director of Business.
Prior to joining Usiminas in 2009, he worked in other Mining & Metallurgy companies such as Aços Villares SA, CBMM, Votorantim Industrial and Votorantim Siderurgia.
Holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from The University of Tokyo and a M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of São Paulo.
He joined Usiminas as an apprentice at the age of 14. The professional path allowed Américo, in these three decades, to act in different areas until he was appointed VP Industrial in 2020
Electrical engineer by Unisanta, with specialization in industrial automation by Unisantos and MBA in project management by FGV, Américo is a master’s student in Electrical Engineering at the University of São Paulo (USP)
Prior to joining Usiminas, he worked at Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
Kohei Kimura holds M.Eng. in Metallurgy from Osaka University
Prior to joining Usiminas, he was General Manager for the Andean Region of Ternium Colombia and Exports Manager at Ternium Sidor
Graduated with a degree in Economy from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, in Venezuela, and has completed different management programs at Chicago Booth and Stanford University in California, USA.
Prior being appointed VP of Corporate Planning, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of Usiminas. Before joining Usiminas, he worked in the Nippon group since 1986, with his last position as President and CEO of Nippon Steel North America, Inc.
Bachelor of Laws from Keio University.
The Board of Directors of Usiminas should establish general orientation for business and decide on strategic matters, with purpose of carrying out the following guidelines:
It is the Board’s responsibility to elect the Executive Officer and determine his functions. The Board is in permanent evolution to adapt to market requirements.
The Board is made up of eight effective members – and their respective alternates – elected in a General Shareholders’ Meeting for a term of two years, re-election being permitted, which meets normally four times a year, as per a previously established schedule. Extraordinary meetings always occur as deemed by the corporate interests.
Learn about the Board of Directors Members:
Holds an Executive MBA in Finance by IBMEC Business School, Specialization in Financial Administration by the Dom Cabral Foundation and Economic Sciences by PUC/MG. She has experience as planning superintendent and investment analysis superintendent, economic-financial analyst and cost and budget analyst at Usiminas. At present, she is an Effective Member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Holds a BS in Business Administration by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, having taken part in the International Competitive Strategy Seminar, Harvard Business School. He was a Financial Analyst at Cargill Agrícola S.A.; Division Controller, Alcoa Alumínio S.A.; Planning and Control Director, Vidraria Santa Marina S.A. (Saint Gobain Group); CFO and CAO, Igaras Pápeis e Embalagem S.A.; CFO and IR Director, Klabin S.A.; CFO/Director, Bertin S.A. He was the Finance and Investor Relations Vice-President Officer at USIMINAS and at present, he is an Effective Member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Holds a BS in Business Administration by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, having taken part in the International Competitive Strategy Seminar, Harvard Business School. He was a Financial Analyst at Cargill Agrícola S.A.; Division Controller, Alcoa Alumínio S.A.; Planning and Control Director, Vidraria Santa Marina S.A. (Saint Gobain Group); CFO and CAO, Igaras Pápeis e Embalagem S.A.; CFO and IR Director, Klabin S.A.; CFO/Director, Bertin S.A. He was the Finance and Investor Relations Vice-President Officer at USIMINAS and at present, he is an Effective Member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Made up of members elected in General Meeting, the Permanent Fiscal Council should audit Usiminas’ management and certify that they are performing their legal duties, as set forth in the Company By-Laws.
The Fiscal Council also analyzes the accounting statements, gives an opinion on the investment plans and budgets and issues an opinion in case of proposals modifying the capital, dividend distribution or in the case of transformation, incorporation, merger or cession related to companies of the group.
Learn about the effective members of the Usiminas Fiscal Council:
Graduated in Law by the Law Faculty of the University of São Paulo. Concluded his Master’s (LL.M.) in Corporation Law at New York University School of Law. Acted as Foreign Associate at the law offices of Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. At present, he is a Member of the International Bar Association, of the Advisory Board of the “Working Group on Legal Opinions” of the American Bar Association; and the Brazil-United States Chamber of Commerce. He is co-author of the book “Business Laws of Brazil”. He has held the position of partner of the law offices of Demarest e Almeida since 2003. At present, he is a Member of the Fiscal Council of the Company.