Rafael Costa Rocha

Rafael Costa Rocha is a specialist in engineering projects and logistics at Vale, where they have worked since 2006. With a solid background in electrical engineering from UFMA and advanced degrees in project management and port engineering, Rafael plays a key role in optimizing port and railway operations. Over the past year, their team delivered projects totaling USD 8 billion in CapEx, enhancing efficiency and sustainability for the company. Rafael leads significant budgets for external developments and actively contributes to strategic M&A decisions. Their approach includes team leadership and agile management methodologies, such as Design Thinking and SCRUM.