Board and Management
Election Date: 4/23/2024
Expiring Period: 2 years
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Décio da Silva
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Chairman |

Member Elected in 2008
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Universidade Federal de SC/UFSC
- Bachelor of Business Administration – FURJ – Joinville (SC)
- INSEAD – Advanced Management Program – Fundação Dom Cabral/INSEAD (Brazil/France)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- 1979 to 1979 – Quality Control Assistant
- 1980 to 1980 – Head of the Quality Control Area
- 1980 to 1982 – Manager of the Manufacturing Department
- 1982 to 1985 – Manager of the Electromechanical Department
- 1985 to 1986 – Chief Production Officer
- 1986 to 1988 – Chief Regional Officer WEG (SP)
- 1988 to 1989 – Chief Sales Officer
- 1989 to 2007 – Chief Executive Officer
- Currently – Chairman of the Board of Directors
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oxford Porcelanas S.A.
- Chairman of the Board of Directores of WPA Participações e Serviços S.A.
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Nildemar Secches
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Vice-Chairman |

Member elected in 1997
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – USP, São Carlos
- Graduate Degree in Finance – PUC, Rio de Janeiro
- PhD in Economics – Unicamp, Campinas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- Former Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Currently – Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Member of the Board of Directors of VIBRA Energia S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Iochpe Maxion S/A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A.
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Dan Ioschpe
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Member (Independent) |

Member Elected in 2012
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Journalism – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
- Graduate Degree in Marketing – Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing de São Paulo (ESPM)
- Masters in Business Administration at Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth College (USA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- Currently – Member of the Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee in the Board of Directors.
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Chairmain of the Board of Directors of Iochpe-Maxion S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Embraer S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Marcopolo S.A.
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Harry Schmelzer Jr.
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Member |

Member Elected in 2024
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia de Joinville
- Bachelor of Business Administration, ESAG (UDESC)
- Specialization in Management and Finance, Fundação Dom Cabral
- Specialization in Management and Finance, Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University (USA)
- Specialization in Management and Finance, Insead (France)
- Specialization in Management and Finance, IMD International (Switzerland)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- 1981 to 1982 – Intern
- 1982 to 1983 – Application of Electrical Machines Area
- 1983 to 1985 – Head of Technical Sales
- 1985 to 1986 – Head of Process Application
- 1986 to 1991 – Sales Manager at WEG Acionamentos
- 1991 to 1992 – Commercial Director at WEG Acionamentos
- 1992 to 2005 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Acionamentos
- 2005 to 2006 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Motores
- 2006 to 2007 – Regional Director for Europe of WEG Exportadora
- 2008 to 2024 – Executive President Director
- Currently – Member of the Board of Directors
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Martin Werninghaus
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Member |

Member Elected in 2006
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Economics – Fundação Educacional e Regional de Joinville/SC
- Graduate Degree in Business Administration – Escola Superior de Administração e Gerência – ESAG
- INSEAD – Advanced Management Program – Fundação Dom Cabral/INSEAD (Brazil/France)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- 1984 to 1986 – Head of the Sales Support Area
- 1986 to 1988 – Sales Manager – WEG Transformadores
- 1988 to 1991 – Chief Regional Officer of WEG S.A. – SP
- 1991 to 1998 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Transformadores
- 1998 to 2002 – Chief Production Officer of WEG Motores
- 2002 to 2004 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Euro (Portugal)
- 2004 to 2006 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Química
- Currently – Member of the Board of Directors
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Member of the Board of Directors of WPA Participações e Serviços S.A.
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Sérgio Luiz Silva Schwartz
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Member |

Member Elected in 2015
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences – Universidade Regional de Joinville/SC
- Graduate Degree in Managerial Practices – UDESC
- MBA in Executive Team Management – FGV
- MBA in Business Logistics – FGV
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- 1991 to 1993 – Manager of the Supply Department
- 1993 to 2002 – Manager of the Sales Planning Department
- 2002 to 2004 – Chief Logistics Officer
- 2004 to 2007 – Chief Operating Officer
- 2007 to 2010 – Vice-Chief Executive Officer and International Officer
- 2010 to 2015 – Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO
- Currently – Member of the Board of Directors
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Member of the Board of Directors of WPA Participações e Serviços S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Iochpe Maxion S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Oxford Porcelanas S.A.
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Tânia Conte Cosentino
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Member (Independent) |

Member Elected in 2022
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
- Electrotechnical technician – Escola Técnica Federal de São Paulo
- Electrical engineer – Faculdade de Engenharia São Paulo
- Finance for non-financial executives – Business School SP
- Advanced Management Program (AMP) – IESE Barcelona
- Corporate Governance and Capital Markets – B.I. International
- International Module BI International Program – Columbia University
- Corporate Governance and Innovation – Nova School of Business Portugal
- Transforming Leadership – INSEAD Fontainebleau
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Within WEG Group:
- Currently – Member of the Board of Directors
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Brasil Chairwoman – Microsoft
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Audit Committee
Election Date: 04/30/2024
Expiring Period: 2 years
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Dan Ioschpe
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Coordinating Member |

Member Elected in 2012
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Journalism – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
- Graduate Degree in Marketing – Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing de São Paulo (ESPM)
- Masters in Business Administration at Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth College (USA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- Since 2012 – Member of the Board of Directors.
Other Professional Experience (current):
- Chairmain of the Board of Directors of Iochpe-Maxion S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Embraer S.A.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Marcopolo S.A.
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Douglas Conrado Stange
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Member |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Administration– Fundação Universitária de Joinville/SC
- Graduate Degree of Business Administration– Escola Superior de Administração e Gerência – Florianópolis/SC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Within WEG Group:
- 1967 a 1970 – Office Assistant
- 1970 a 1974 – Head of the Cost and Budget Department
- 1974 a 1978 – Manager of Planning, Budget, Costs and Finances
- 1978 a 1979 – Manager of Costs and Accounting Division
- 1979 a 1984 – Control Director
- 1984 a 1994 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Motors
- 1994 a 2007 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Exportadora
- 2007 a 2008 – Chief Operating Officer of WEG Motors
- 2009 a 2016 – Member of the Board of Directors
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Estela Maris Vieira de Souza
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Member |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting Sciences – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
- MBA Graduate Degree in Marketing in Services – Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA/USP)
- MBA in Digital business – Universidade Positivo
- Graduate Degree in Accounting and Controllership – Universidade de São Paulo (FEA/USP)
- Certificate member – Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Other Professional Experience:
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- Audit Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Titular Member of Board of PwC
- Titular Member of Board Management of Transportadora Sulbrasileira de Gás
Other Professional Experience (Current):
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- Member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee Coordinator of Infracommerce Cxaas S.A e Vasta
- Member of the Fiscal Board Lojas Renner S.A
- Audit Committee Coordinator of Track&Field
- Member of the Audit Committee of Agência Gestora de Fundos Garantidores e Garantias S.A. e Localiza S.A.
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