Early Life
Jose Roberto Ermirio de Moraes was born in Brazil and is a member of the Moraes family, who founded Grupo Votorantim in 1918. His grandfather, Jose Ermirio de Moraes, started the business with a textile factory. He studied Metallurgy Engineering from the Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation College in São Paulo, Brazil.
Rise to Success
Jose Roberto Ermirio de Moraes is an heir to the industrial conglomerate Votorantim. He inherited an 8% stake in the family-owned company after his father, Jose Ermirio de Moraes Filho, died in 2001. He served as the chairman of the Board of Directors of Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. from 1992 to April 26, 2002. He is also a director at Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio and Instituto Votorantim.
Key Business Strategies
Votorantim operates in various sectors including building materials, finance, renewable energy, infrastructure, mining and smelting, orange juice production, and others. The group has operations in 19 countries. Jose Roberto Ermirio de Moraes’s involvement with Grupo Votorantim has contributed to the company's strategy of diversification across sectors and geographies, which has been key to its growth and resilience. Votorantim has been focusing on capital allocation and long-term investment strategies.
Philanthropy
While specific amounts are not available, the Votorantim group and its affiliates are involved in various philanthropic initiatives. Votorantim has a strong commitment to sustainable value creation for its shareholders and places emphasis on long-term investments. Votorantim also has an institute dedicated to social responsibility and environmental education.
