Eliezer Batista da Silva

Overview

Mr. Batista da Silva has been a Director of the Company since June 28, 1996. He was also Chairman of Rio Doce Internacional. In 1992, he served as the Brazilian Government's Secretary for Strategic Affairs. From 1979 to 1986, he was President and also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce. His first term as President of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce was from 1961 to 1962. He was the President of Mineracoes Brasileiras Reunidas S.A. (Caemi Group) from 1964 to 1968, and Minister of Mines and Energy from 1962 to 1964. He is graduated in Engineering by Universidade Federal do Parana.