Douglas Tostes

Douglas Tostes is an experienced geotechnical engineer with a robust background in managing geotechnical aspects of mining and infrastructure projects. Currently serving as the Corporate Geotechnical Manager at Vale since July 2019, Douglas oversees the management of budget and geotechnical operations for multiple facilities, including dams, railways, and port terminals, while leading a team of 25 professionals. Previous roles include Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Vale, where responsibilities involved tailings disposal and water management, and Lead Project Engineer at Pimenta de Avila Consultoria, focusing on infrastructure management projects. Douglas holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from UFOP, several postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering and Business Administration, and is pursuing an Executive MBA from Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa.