Paulo Pedrosa is the Executive President of the Brazilian Association of Large Energy Consumers (ABRACE). With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília and an MBA from FIA-USP, Paulo has a diverse background in the energy sector. He has held significant positions, including Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, where he played a pivotal role in shaping Brazil’s energy policies. His extensive experience includes serving as Director of the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), and he has been involved in various executive roles at Equatorial Energia, CEMAR, and Light. Paulo has also contributed to academia as a professor at FGV, Cândido Mendes University, and IBMEC​