Rio de Janeiro, May 03rd, 2019 – Vale S.A. (“Vale”) informs that the chairman of the Board Gueitiro Matsuo Genso will be replaced by José Maurício Pereira Coelho as of today.

José Maurício Pereira Coelho is an executive with solid experience in finance, investor relations, M&A, corporate governance, strategic planning and extensive participation as a board member of companies listed on the B3 Novo Mercado. José Maurício took over as CEO of pension fund Previ in July 2018, after having several management positions at Banco do Brasil since 2009.

Gueitiro Matsuo Genso has made relevant contributions to Vale in his position as chairman of the Board since February 2016.