Degree in Business Administration, Universidade de Salvador; 1999, Master's degree, IMD, Switzerland. 1992, joined Odebrecht Group, one of the biggest conglomerates in Brazil; held several management positions, including CFO, Construtora Norberto Odebrecht, a leading Latin American Engineering and Construction company. With Braskem: 2006, Chief Financial Officer; since 2010, Chief Executive Officer. Board Member: Abiquim (Brazilian Chemical Industry Association); Odebrecht Agroindustrial; IBP (Brazilian Petroleum Institute); ANPEI (Brazilian Association of Research and Development for Innovative Companies). Member, CNI/MEI.