Billionaire Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello

Overview

Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello is a Brazilian billionaire businessman who is the founder and chairman of the sugar and ethanol company Raízen. He has an estimated net worth of $5.9 billion, according to Forbes.

Early Life and Education

Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello was born on October 9, 1950, in São Paulo, Brazil. He graduated from the University of São Paulo with a degree in civil engineering. After completing his studies, he began working for his father’s sugar company, Grupo Cosan.

Career and Achievements

In 1977, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello founded the sugar and ethanol company Costa Pinto, which later became Cosan. He served as the CEO of the company until 2015. Under his leadership, Cosan grew to become one of the largest sugar and ethanol producers in the world.

In 2010, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello partnered with Royal Dutch Shell to create Raízen, a joint venture that combined the sugar and ethanol assets of Cosan and Shell in Brazil. Raízen is now one of the largest biofuels producers in the world, with operations in Brazil, Argentina, and the United States.

In addition to his business career, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello is a member of various organizations, including the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry and the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries.

Personal Life

Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello is married and has three children. He is known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.

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