Mr. José holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with a specialization in industrial systems from SenRio Petrobras / – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Until 2013 he worked as Chief Executive Officer at the company BRF S.A. He is currently a member of the board of SupreBac Biotechnology Solutions S.A., São Salvador Alimentos S.A. and chairman of the Boards of Directors of SEMAPA SGPS S.A. and SODIM SGPS S.A. (Lisbon).