Celso Freitas

Celso Freitas possesses extensive experience in the refractories and steel industries, currently serving as Director of Technical Marketing, Digital Solutions, R&D, and Services for South America at RHI Magnesita since November 2017, and as Global Senior VP of Marketing and Digital Solutions. Previous roles include VP of Sales Steel for South America at the same company, Management Director with P&L responsibility at RHI Refractories, Technical Service Superintendent at Magnesita Refratários, and Plant Manager at Magnesita. Celso's career began at Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, where responsibilities included Steelmaking Operations and Capex. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Universidade Federal Fluminense and an MBA in Technology for Business with a focus on AI, Data Science, and Big Data from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul.