Trustee at the Brazilian Center of International Relations (CEBRI). He is Senior Vice President for the Siemens Energy Hub in Latin America, General Manager of Siemens Energy Brazil and CEO Onshore of Siemens Games Renewable Energy in Latin America. He had previously been President and CEO of Siemens Brazil and also CEO of ACCIONA for Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay. André began his career in the Pulp & Paper industry in 1995. With 17 years of experience in Energy, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Infrastructure segments, André holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from Stern School of Business, New York University. With an active role in leading associations and entities from different business segments, he is present in the most important discussions concerning Brazil.  André is President of the Administrative Council of the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries (ABDIB); Vice-president of the Plenary Board of the Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment (ABIMAQ); Member of the BRICS Business Council; Member of the Leaders Committee of the National Confederation of Industries and of the Leaders Committee of Business Mobilization for Innovation (CNI /MEI); Member of the Advisory Board of GRI Club Brasil; Member of the Superior Council of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC); Member of the Board of Directors and President of the Digital Transformation Council of the Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (IBP).