Robson Braga De Andrade is the President of the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) 2010-2014; Former President of the Federation of  Industries of  the State of Minas Gerais  (FIEMG) 2002 – 2010. President of ORTENG EQUIPAMENTOS E SISTEMAS LTDA, a Brazilian supplier of integrated energy and automation systems. The ORTENG Group also includes the following companies: ORTENG – SPE Projetos e Montagens; BALTEAU Produtos Elétricos; ORTENG MCT; ORTENG MPN; and ORTENG AC Service.

Mr. Andrade is also Member of the Economic and Social Development Council of the Presidency of the Republic (CDES) since 2003;

Mr. Andrade’s other former association activities are: Director of the Latin American Business Council  2004 - 2006; Member of the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries (ABDIB) Strategic Council (2001-2003); Member of the Brazilian Association of Electric and Electronic Industry (ABINEE) Board  (2001 -2004).

B. S Mechanical Engineering (Federal University of Minas Gerais), executive education at Insead and Fundação Dom Cabral.