
Timeline
About me
Chief Operating Officer at RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Education

Wake forest university - babcock graduate school of management
2002 - 2004Mba
Prandiano - museum of mathematics
2018 - 2020Extension course big data and machine learning
Universidade federal da paraíba
1994 - 1998Bachelor’s degree civil engineering
Experience

Odebrecht defense and technology
Jul 1996 - Oct 2013Design, implementation, consolidation and management of major ventures in the area of defense, security, safety and technology, structuring and designing project financing, absorbing and developing technologies and producing equipment and systems in Brazil and other countries. Extensive management and project experience in several roles throughout the career within the Engineering and Construction industry with practical knowledge of the business environment in Brazil, Mexico, United States, United Arab Emirates, Libya and Guinea.
Project Director
Dec 2012 - Oct 2013Project Director
Jul 1996 - Dec 2012

Granenergia
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015DirectorIn the logistics field, overseen the design of multimodal ( rail-truck) terminals and performed business model analysis for the implementation of a logistics corridor by rail between the states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Granbio
Jan 2016 - May 2017DirectorIn biotechnology field, managed the construction project closeout of GranBio’s cellulosic ethanol plant, the first in the southern hemisphere, located in São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas

Riogaleão – aeroporto internacional tom jobim
Aug 2018 - nowChief operating officerRiogaleao is a subsidiary company of Changi Airports International (CAI) and my role as COO isto lead the business unit that includes airport infrastructure management, operational and strategic airport planning. This group includes fleet and facility management. Also responsible for both Capex Construction Projects and Operational Costs. This is also the business unit that manages Safety, Aviation Security, Emergency and crisis management, and our relationship with the Air Force, law enforcement agencies, and fire department. Environmental management and Sustainability group is also part of the business unit. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Certified member (cm) american association of airport executives
AaaeSept 2021
Accredited airport executive (a.a.e.)
AaaeFeb 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Dimas Salvia, A.A.E.Medal of the Aeronautical Merit Order Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira) Oct 2025 Decoration conferred by the Brazilian Air Force in recognition of contributions to civil aviation and to the longstanding cooperation between RIOgaleão and the Air Force—particularly in runway safety, infrastructure, and operational excellence.
- Awarded to Dimas Salvia, A.A.E.Honorary Pioneer No. 16 – 3rd Air Transport Squadron (Brazilian Air Force) Força Aérea Brasileira May 2025 Awarded by the Operational Instruction Council of the 3rd Air Transport Squadron, this lifelong honorary title recognizes civilians and military personnel who have significantly contributed to the Squadron’s mission.
- Awarded to Dimas Salvia, A.A.E.2023 SIPAER Outstanding Service Award CENIPA Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center- Força Aérea Brasileira -F.A.B. Jan 2024
- Awarded to Dimas Salvia, A.A.E.Santos-Dumont Medal Força Aérea Brasileira - F.A.B. Jul 2023
- Awarded to Dimas Salvia, A.A.E.Brazilian Air Force Honorary Member Força Aérea Brasileira - F.A.B. Oct 2021
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