DEVELOPING LEADERS

   The Gerdau Group believes that growing levels of efficiency cannot be achieved without secure leaders with attitudes and performance that meet the best world standards. To achieve this, Gerdau encourages the ongoing development of its leaders, with the aim of making them capable of transforming the Company rather than merely guiding their teams.

   The inter-operation exchange program is one of the activities aimed at building global talents. The Group also encourages the continued education of its executives with full scholarships for Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses at the best universities in the world.

   The building of future leaders begins with the programs for trainees and interns. Located in strategic areas, they work in partnership with experienced teams, gaining knowledge and practical know-how. They represent the renewal of the Company, not only for the operation in which they are beginning their careers, but as potential resources for the Company's other operations.