Antônio Ermírio de Moraes

Brazilian entrepreneur (1928–2014)

Antônio Ermírio de Moraes (June 4, 1928 – August 24, 2014) was a Brazilian businessman. He was the chairman of the Votorantim Group; one of the country's largest companies, specialized in metals, paper, cement and frozen orange juice. He was the grandfather of IndyCar Series driver Mario Moraes. He ran for governor of São Paulo State in 1986, but lost the elections.

Antônio Ermírio de Moraes
Born(1928-06-04)June 4, 1928
DiedAugust 24, 2014(2014-08-24) (aged 86)
São Paulo, Brazil
Alma materColorado School of Mines
Occupation(s)Chairman and CEO,
Votorantim Group

De Moraes died in São Paulo, Brazil from heart failure, aged 86.