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A CAREER DEDICATED TO THE SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS OF THE IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY
Sergio Leite De Andrade1
1Usiminas, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

PAPER: 498/Iron/Plenary (Oral) OS
SCHEDULED: 13:00/Mon. 21 Oct. 2024/Ariadni C

ABSTRACT:

Sergio Leite de Andrade has worked in the steel industry for more than half a century. As a metallurgical engineer, he has been actively involved in the field since his university days. Throughout his professional career at Usiminas, he has held 15 positions, including serving as CEO for six years and later as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is currently an Advisor of the Board of Directors and Vice-President of Strategic Affairs at Usiminas.

In addition to his roles at Usiminas, Sergio has been actively involved in steel industry institutions since the 20th century. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of Instituto Aço Brasil and President of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Association of Metallurgy, Materials, and Mining (ABM).