Early Life
Carlos Eduardo M. Scripilliti is a member of the fourth generation of the Ermírio de Moraes family, inheriting his fortune from his mother, Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti. The Votorantim Group was founded in 1918 by his maternal grandfather, José Ermírio de Moraes. Scripilliti's background is rooted in the Votorantim Group, one of Brazil's oldest and largest industrial conglomerates, with initial operations in a textile factory.
Rise to Success
Scripilliti's wealth is primarily derived from his family's controlling stake in the Votorantim Group. The Votorantim Group expanded in the northeast of Brazil during the 1960s and 1970s, and today operates in 20 countries. Scripilliti's role involves overseeing the family's industrial legacy.
Key Business Strategies
The Votorantim Group's business strategy is described as long-term and conservative, maintaining its status as a private, family-owned company. Votorantim Group has a wide range of holdings in cement, metals (aluminum and zinc), energy, pulp and paper, and orange juice. Scripilliti serves on the board of the family's holding company, Hejoa.
Philanthropy
The Votorantim Institute, the family's social responsibility vehicle, focuses on education, culture, and community development. The Votorantim Group provides numerous jobs, supporting infrastructure development throughout Brazil and globally.