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Metal Mining
Corporate GovernanceJul 31, 2026, 12:03 PM

Vale Appoints New Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director

AI Summary

Vale S.A. announced changes to its Board of Directors' composition, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Reinaldo Duarte Castanheira Filho, an independent Board member, was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board. Additionally, Mr. Wilfred Theodoor Bruijn, also an independent Board member, was appointed as Lead Independent Director. The company emphasized its commitment to corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable value creation.

Key Highlights

  • Mr. Reinaldo Duarte Castanheira Filho was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Wilfred Theodoor Bruijn was appointed as Lead Independent Director.
  • Both changes are effective as of August 1, 2026, and will last until the current term of office ends.
  • The appointments reaffirm Vale's commitment to high standards of corporate governance and transparency.