Learn more about the functions of the Institute and its Board of Directors

Brazil Steel Institute is a representative entity of the Brazilian steel producing companies. Formerly the Instituto Brasileiro de Siderurgia, it was founded on May 31, 1963.
To defend and represent the Brazilian steel producing industry, acting to improve competitiveness and sustainable development.
Be recognized as the most representative, visible and credible class entity in the corporate segment.
Accessibility
Ease of access to people, information and services of the Instituto do Aço Brasil.
Appreciation of People
Spread a culture of respect, consideration and civility among people.
Transparency
Conduct acts with full visibility, committed to disseminating actions and results.
Social and environmental responsibility
Promote actions aimed at the welfare of society and the protection and balance of the environment.
Quality
Efficiently and effectively meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
Commitment
Act with dedication, commitment and involvement in their activities.
The Board of Directors is composed of the senior management of each company associated with the Brazil Steel Institute.
The Board of Directors is responsible for defining the Institute's guidelines and action strategies, analyzing the profit and loss statements for the previous year, accompanied by the Fiscal Council's opinion, and deciding on the budgets and contributions of Members, among other demands. Elections for chairman take place every two years.
André B. Gerdau Johannpeter
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aço Brasil / Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gerdau
Alexandre Kalil
ArcelorMittal Brasil
André Lacerda
Vallourec
Armin Andreas Wuzella
Villares Metals
Cesar Obino da Rosa Peres
Gerdau
Clayton Labes
Sinobras
Erick Torres
ArcelorMittal Pecém
Everton Negresiolo
ArcelorMittal Aços Longos
Gustavo Levy Canaan
ArcelorMittal Brasil
Gustavo Werneck
Gerdau
Jorge Oliveira
ArcelorMittal Brasil
Marcelo Chara
Usiminas
Mario Galli
Ternium Brasil
Maurício Metz
Gerdau
Miguel Homes
Usiminas
Rodrigo Villela
Aperam
Silvia Nascimento
Aço Verde do Brasil
Titus Schaar
Ternium Brasil
Marco Polo de Mello Lopes
Executive President
Maria Cristina Yuan
Director of Institutional Affairs
Mônica Aguiar
Administrative and Financial Director