Nivaldo Ortega has extensive experience in the plastics and automotive industries, serving as General Director at Techniplas since January 2002, overseeing operations in Brazil and South America with a focus on technical plastics solutions for the automotive market. Prior to this role, Nivaldo held the position of General Manager at Weidmann Plastics Technology in the USA from December 2005 to March 2009, managing automotive business for major clients such as Mercedes-Benz and General Motors. Nivaldo's career also includes valuable experience as Industrial Manager at Fastplas Technical Moulding Limited and various roles at Plascar from 1987 to 2000, where responsibilities included process analysis, cost analysis, and business management. Nivaldo's educational background includes an Executive Seminar in Business Administration from Ohio University, an MBA in Gestão Empresarial from FGV, and a postgraduate degree in Industrial Administration from Fundação Vanzolini.