Paulo Zerbati

Paulo Zerbati serves as the Chief Technology Officer at State Grid Brazil Holding S.A. since June 2016, overseeing major projects such as the SPE GATE and the Deputy CTO role for Xingu Rio Transmissora de Energia's operation and maintenance stage. Their tenure includes previous positions such as Substations Manager and Technical Manager at prominent companies including GE Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, and ALSTOM, with responsibilities ranging from project management to engineering oversight for key interconnections in Brazil's energy transmission landscape. Paulo holds several degrees, including an MBA in Administration of the Electric Sector from FGV and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Escola Politécnica da USP, consolidating a strong educational background in engineering and project management.