Rafael Rigonato

Rafael Rigonato has extensive experience in the fields of production and procurement, beginning with a role as Operador de Produção at Bosch from November 2004 to September 2007. Rafael progressed through various positions at Gerdau from June 2017 to June 2019, including Chefe de Compras Metálicos, where responsibilities included team management and strategic negotiations, and Gerente Regional de Compras Metálicos, overseeing the entire purchasing process for multiple regions. Prior to Gerdau, Rafael held several roles within Caixa Economica Federal from March 1998 to September 2004, starting as Auxiliar de Processamento and progressing through commercial responsibilities related to lottery operations. Educational background includes a degree in Engenharia de Produção from FAE Centro Universitário, an MBA in Inteligência de Negócios from Universidade Federal do Paraná, and a Bachelor's in Administração de Empresas from Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná.