With over 38 years of experience in the mining industry, Paulo is a seasoned leader and expert in the production and development of diverse commodities, such as vanadium, lithium, and titanium. As the former CEO of Largo Inc., a Canadian company that produces high-purity vanadium pentoxide, he led the company's strategic vision, growth plan, and operational excellence, achieving record revenues, profits, and market share. Paulo has a passion and expertise for identifying and developing new business opportunities, such as the lithium project at AMG and the titanium project and vanadium battery at Largo, where he leveraged his technical knowledge and innovation skills to create value and differentiation for the company and the industry. Paulo has also received multiple awards and recognitions for his leadership and performance, such as the Brazil Mining Personality of the Year in 2019 and the CBPM Award Personality of the Year in 2022. He is driven by the mission of taking care of people and the environment, fostering a high-performance team culture, and leading change and transformation with ESG principles.