Vale’s Canadian leaders reflect our entire workforce. Passionate, intelligent and creative, they have lived and worked here in Canada and abroad, gaining unparalleled experience in all aspects of our business. Above all, our leaders are dedicated to making Vale the best mining company in the world.
Chief Financial Officer – Vale Base Metals
Andrea Almeida
Andrea Almeida is the Chief Financial Officer for Vale Base Metals. Andrea oversees all financial activities across the Base Metals business and is responsible for directing the financial strategy, planning forecasts and overseeing investment and equity raising activities. Andrea joined Vale SA as a trainee in 1993. She is a production engineer with a Masters of Business Administration in finance and management. She has held a series of management positions specializing in Corporate Risk Management, and lead the Global Risk Management area for the last five years for Vale SA.
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Base Metals
Robert Morris
Robert Morris is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Base Metals business; his role also includes oversight for product flow and logistics. Joining the company in 2005, Robert has occupied posts in Germany, Japan and now Toronto.
Chief Operating Officer, Canada and U.K., Base Metals
Conor Spollen
Conor Spollen is Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of Vale's Operations in Canada and the U.K. He joined Vale in April 2008 as Director of Industrial Project Development.
Executive Vice President, Legal and Strategic Projects
Mark Travers
Mark Travers is Executive Vice President, Legal and Strategic Projects. Mark
oversees all law-related activities across the Base Metals business. He joined the company in 2001.