Manuel Enrique Alvarez de Almeida, MSc, PMP, Green Belt, is an experienced professional in asset management and maintenance engineering with a comprehensive background in the industrial sector. Currently serving as Gerente de manutençã at Ecogen Brasil since July 2023, Alvarez de Almeida previously held senior management roles at Firmenich, where responsibilities included overseeing engineering and maintenance operations, and Hidrovias do Brasil, focusing on operational excellence in navigation assets. With significant experience at CMOC Brasil and Anglo American, Alvarez de Almeida successfully managed large teams, substantial budgets, and implemented strategic maintenance projects to enhance operational performance and drive cost efficiencies. Educational credentials include degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering from Escola Politécnica da USP, along with specialized management training from Duke University and Fundação Dom Cabral.