Gustavo Werneck da Cunha
Also at Gerdau SA
About
Gustavo Werneck da Cunha was born in 1973 and has built a solid foundation with an engineering degree from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais along with complementary studies in project management, business administration, change leadership, and corporate finance at prominent institutions in Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
He began his career at Gerdau in 2004, steadily climbing the corporate ladder through a series of leadership roles. His responsibilities spanned from managing operations as the Executive Officer of Gerdau Long and Flat Steel Brazil to overseeing industrial processes in Gerdau India and steering key technological initiatives as the Corporate Officer of Information Technology.
In January 2018, he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Gerdau S.A., reflecting his extensive experience and commitment to operational excellence. In addition to his CEO duties, he also leads Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A. and contributes as a board member for Gerdau and other affiliated companies, highlighting his significant impact on the organization and the broader industry.