Councils and Committees

Board and Management

Election Date: 4/23/2026
Expiring Period: 2 years

Décio da Silva 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.
Nildemar Secches 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.
Dan Ioschpe 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.
Harry Schmelzer Jr. 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
Martin Werninghaus 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.
Sérgio Luiz Silva Schwartz 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.
Tânia Conte Cosentino 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

Audit Committee

Election Date: 04/28/2026
Expiring Period: 2 years

Tânia Conte Cosentino Coordinating Member

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Electrotechnical Technician – Federal Technical School of São Paulo
  • Electrical Engineering – Faculty of Engineering São Paulo
  • Finance for Non-Financial Executives – Business School SP
  • Advanced Management Program (AMP) – IESE Barcelona
  • Corporate Governance and Capital Markets – B.I. International
  • BI International Program Module – Columbia University
  • Corporate Governance and Innovation – Nova School of Business Portugal
  • Transforming Leadership – INSEAD Fontainebleau Professional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Within WEG Group:

  • Currently – Member of the Board of Directors and Coordinator of the Statutory Audit Committee

Other Professional Experience (previously):

  • Sales Manager – Siemens
  • Key Account Manager – Rockwell Automation
  • National Sales Manager – Schneider Electric
  • Chief Commercial Officer – Schneider Electric
  • Business Development Director – Schneider Electric (Paris)
  • President Brazil – Schneider Electric
  • President South America – Schneider Electric
  • Member of the Global D&I Board – Schneider Electric
  • Global Vice President of Quality and Customer Satisfaction – Schneider Electric (Paris)
  • President of Brazil – Microsoft
  • Vice President of Cybersecurity for Latin America – Microsoft

Other Professional Experience (current):

  • Member of the Board of Directors – International Chamber of Commerce
Vanderlei Dominguez da Rosa Member

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Bachelor in Accounting Sciences – UFRGS
  • Specialization in Capital Markets – UFRGS
  • Specialization in Cost Accounting – PUCRSE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Within WEG Group:

  • Currently – Member of the Statutory Audit Committee

Other Professional Experience (previously):

  • Managing Partner of HB Audit – Auditores Independentes S.S.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Bematech S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Brasil Ferrovias S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Brasil Telecom Participações S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of CP Eletrônica S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Digitel S.A. Ind. Electronics
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Ferroban – Ferrovias Bandeirantes S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Inepar Energia S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Inepar S.A. Ind. e Construções
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Ideiasnet S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Marcopolo S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Marisol S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of MPX Energia S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Multiplus S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Padtec S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Promoauto Participações S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Renner Herrmann S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Sanepar
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Tecnisa S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Tegma Gestão Logística S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Telemig Celular Participações S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Tupy S.A.
  • Member of the Fiscal Council of Lojas Americanas S.A.

Other Professional Experience (current):

  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Equatorial Energia S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Equatorial Maranhão Distr. de Energia S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de Energia S.A
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Odontoprev S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Triunfo Participações e Investimentos S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da VALID Soluções S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da CEEE-D
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Centro de Imagem Diagnósticos S.A.
  • Membro do Conselho Fiscal das Lojas Renner S.A.
Estela Maris Vieira de Souza 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:

    • 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):

    • 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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