Andre Lacerda Appointed Senior Vice President of South America (Tubes Activities)
Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces the appointment of Andre Lacerda as Senior Vice President South America for the Tubes segment. In this capacity, he joins the Group’s Executive Committee and will report to Bertrand Frischmann, Chief Operating Officer of the Americas.
Andre Lacerda has extensive international experience with several world leaders in industrial and technical solutions for the energy sector, such as Weir, Aliaxis, and Vesuvius. He has over 30 years of managing intercultural teams, and has also worked in the industrial sector in Europe, South America, and China.
Andre Lacerda holds a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from UFMG in Brazil and a Master’s in Energy Market Management from ESCP in France. He has developed strong expertise in creating and executing rapid growth and transformation plans for leading companies. He is also well-acquainted with Vallourec and its markets, having held various positions within the company between 2000 and 2008.
Andre Lacerda's skills will be particularly useful in continuing Vallourec’s transformation. His prior experience at Vallourec and his knowledge of the South American market make him a significant asset for developing Vallourec in this region and better meeting the challenges of our customers.
