Breno Castilho is an experienced professional in geotechnical engineering, currently serving as General Manager - Geotech Governance, Risks and Compliance at Vale since August 2021. Prior to this role, Breno worked at Norsk Hydro from August 2017 to August 2021, where multiple positions were held, including Senior Geotechnical Advisor and Supervisor for Tailings & Dams. Earlier experience includes a leadership role as Team Leader for Geotechnical Monitoring & Inspection at Samarco from October 2012 to July 2017. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering from UFOP, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from UFOP, a specialization in Environmental Management from Universidade Federal do Pará, and currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Fundação Dom Cabral.