Sergio Leite

Mr. Leite has ~40 years of executive experience successfully delivering large-scale steel plants, mining and infrastructure projects for which he raised billions in capital by leading negotiations with key stakeholders in Brazil and abroad. As Chief Executive Officer of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém, a joint venture between Vale S.A. and Korean steel companies POSCO and DongKuk, he led a team that negotiated a US$2.9 billion loan contract with a pool of banks including Brazil’s BNDES, Korean Export Credit Agencies and a syndicate of eight banks. His extensive experience also includes senior roles at Vale S.A., where he served as Operational Director, CEO of Vale Oman, and Institutional Relations and Sustainability Director, developing strong networks with key government ministries and regulatory authorities.