Who was elected as Vale's new board chairman, and what role did Previ play in this leadership change?

Manuel Lino Oliveira was elected as Vale's new board chairman following a shareholder vote on Wednesday. His election was backed by Previ, Vale's top shareholder holding about a 7% stake, which had requested a shareholder meeting to vote on the removal of former chairman Daniel Stieler — a move that preceded Stieler's resignation in early July. Oliveira, already serving as lead independent director on Vale's board and known as 'Ollie', was proposed by Previ as a candidate to strengthen governance at the company.

Why did Daniel Stieler resign as Vale's chairman, and how did the board respond to Previ's call for his removal?

Daniel Stieler resigned as Vale's chairman in early July, approximately one month after pension fund Previ requested a shareholder meeting to vote on his removal. Prior to his resignation, Vale's board had recommended that shareholders reject Previ's proposal, though three directors — including Manuel Lino Oliveira — abstained from that vote, signaling internal division over the leadership issue.

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