Carlos Medeiros is a senior executive with a distinguished international career and the proven ability to lead large transformation projects. As Executive Vice President of Operations, he oversees Vale’s mining, pellet production and logistics operations.
His deep knowledge in lean manufacturing, aimed at process optimization and continuous enhancement of productivity and quality, is instrumental in bolstering the safety and operational efficiency at Vale. His appointment therefore reflects Vale’s commitment to following the best globally recognized operational standards.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering from the Aeronautical Technology Institute (ITA) in Brazil and a master’s degree in marketing from the Higher Education School of Advertising and Marketing (ESPM), also in Brazil. Furthering his education, he completed the Senior Executive Program at Stanford University, the MIT xPro COO Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a specialized manufacturing program at Cranfield University (UK).