Roberto da Cunha Castello Branco

Dr. Roberto da Cunha Castello Branco is an Independent Director at Vale SA. He is on the Board of Directors at Vale SA and Petrobras Distribuidora SA. Dr. da Cunha Castello Branco was previously employed as a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Petróleo Brasileiro SA, a Professor by Getulio Vargas Foundation, a Vice Chairman by Investimentos e Participações em Infraestrutura SA, a Director-Center for Growth & Economic Development by Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, a Vice President by Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, a President by Instituto Brasileiro De Relacoes Com Investidores, an Associate by Banco Pactual SA, an Executive Director by Banco Inter-Atlântico SA, an Executive Director by Banco Boavista SA, an Executive President by Ibmec Business School, a Professor by Getulio Vargas Foundation, and a Director-Investor Relations by Inco Ltd. He also served on the board at Instituto Brasileiro de Executivos de Finanças, GRU Airport-Aeroporto International de São Paulo, Petróleo Brasileiro SA, American Chamber Of Commerce For Brazil São Paulo, Associação Brasileira das Companhias Abertas, Banco Arbi SA and Central Bank of Brazil. He received his undergraduate degree from Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, a doctorate degree from Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo and a doctorate degree from The University of Chicago.