Press Release

This appointment reflects Modirum Gespi’s commitment to strengthening its leadership structure to support new business opportunities, drive innovation, and enhance its ability to respond to the evolving demands of the global defence sector.


São José dos Campos, Brazil, October 08, 2026 - Modirum Gespi announces the appointment of Claudio Negri as President of its Ammunition & Naval Systems business unit, reinforcing the company’s strategy to accelerate growth and expand its presence in the Brazilian and international defence and security markets.

With extensive executive experience across the industrial, aerospace and defence sectors, Claudio brings a strong track record in business leadership, operational excellence, organisational development and sustainable growth. His career includes nearly 20 years with the Embraer Group, in Brazil and Europe, including executive positions at OGMA in Portugal, as well as experience as Managing Director and CEO Brazil at MAGroup, where he led industrial operations and multidisciplinary teams. His expertise spans general management, operations, business transformation, supply chain and performance management.

As President of Ammunition & Naval Systems, Claudio will lead the development and expansion of the company’s portfolio, strengthen relationships with customers and strategic partners, and support the advancement of innovative technologies and solutions designed to meet emerging market needs.

“Claudio’s leadership experience, operational expertise, and commitment to excellence make him well positioned to lead this business unit. As we continue to strengthen our industrial capabilities, our priority remains clear: delivering high-quality products and solutions safely, reliably, and on time. Claudio's experience will be instrumental in reinforcing operational discipline, enhancing customer confidence, and ensuring we consistently execute on our commitments in line with Modirum Gespi's vision and values.”

Elias Silvola, President & CEO, Modirum Gespi.

“I am very pleased to join Modirum Gespi and lead the Ammunition & Naval Systems business unit at this important stage of its development. My focus will be on strengthening our capabilities, expanding our market presence and, above all, delivering quality, reliability and solutions that create real value for our customers and partners.”

Claudio Negri, President, Ammunition & Naval Systems, Modirum Gespi.

This move supports Modirum Gespi’s commitment to growth, innovation, customer focus and operational excellence.

About Modirum Gespi

Modirum | Gespi is a large-scale industrial manufacturer delivering defence and technology systems for both military and civil applications. With established operations in Brazil and across international markets, the company integrates engineering, production, and system integration to deliver high-quality solutions with consistency and industrial discipline.

The company is part of a multinational group with global operations, combining industrial manufacturing, advanced engineering, and integrated systems capabilities across the Defence, Government, Critical Communications, Telecommunications, Financial, and Banking sectors. This positions Modirum | GESPI as a strategic industrial partner capable of executing complex programmes with scale, structure, and long-term reliability.