Ricardo Fernandes

Ricardo Fernandes is the South America Safety, Environment & Security Senior Manager in the Service Safety Cluster at BASF, where they are dedicated to upholding safety and environmental standards. Previously, they led EHS initiatives at ALSTOM Hydro Energia Brasil, driving a culture change across Latin American sites and successfully reducing injury rates and environmental impact. With past roles at companies like Eaton Automotive and Cameron, they have extensive experience in implementing corporate EHS practices and managing compliance with legal standards. Ricardo holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNESP and multiple postgraduate degrees in Safety Engineering and Environment Management. They are also NEBOSH certified.