Rodrigo Pinto

Rodrigo Pinto is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in metallurgical and materials engineering, complemented by an MBA in Business Administration. With over a decade of experience at Vale, Rodrigo has held various positions, most notably as Senior Furnace Specialist, where responsibilities included leading coal warehouse operations and implementing the Vale Production System to enhance operational efficiencies. Prior roles at AngloAmerican involved managing smelter production and overseeing critical commissioning activities, while earlier experiences at Ferbasa focused on quality control systems and process optimization. Rodrigo began a career in metallurgy as a trainee at Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes SA, gaining foundational knowledge in pig iron production and hot rolling mill optimization.