Ana Flavia Brant Mendes

Ana Flavia Brant Mendes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management and financial oversight across multiple industries. Currently serving as Gerente Geral de Suporte e Serviços de Exploração at Vale since April 2011, Ana Flavia oversees governance, compliance, and budgeting for exploration units in several countries including Canada, Indonesia, Australia, Peru, Chile, and Mozambique. Previous roles include Finance Manager at Denso, where Ana Flavia managed the financial department and reported directly to the President, and Planning Manager at Vale, focusing on cost management and investment planning in the logistics and energy sectors. Earlier experience as an economic analyst at USIMINAS involved conducting feasibility studies for projects and mergers. Education includes an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral and degrees from Ibmec and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.