Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard recently unveiled the Brazilian oil company’s new management team, appointing three directors with extensive experience in state-owned enterprises. Fernando Melgarejo takes over as CFO from Sergio Caetano Leite. Renata Baruzzi becomes Director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation, while Sylvia dos Anjos is appointed Head of Exploration and Production.
Experienced management
Fernando Melgarejo brings to Petrobras almost 37 years of experience acquired within the state-owned Banco do Brasil conglomerate. Currently a member of Neoenergia’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee, Melgarejo is also Chairman of the Board of Grupo Litel and a director of the Banco do Brasil Foundation. His financial expertise will be crucial to achieving the company’s objectives. Renata Baruzzi, who currently manages the integrated logistics management area at Petrobras, joined the company 38 years ago. A career rich in responsibilities has prepared her to meet the challenges of technological innovation and engineering within the company.
Investment and development objectives
Sylvia dos Anjos, a retired Petrobras geologist, has over 42 years’ experience in exploration and production. She has held a number of strategic positions during her career, and her expertise will be crucial to Petrobras’ future exploration projects. The reorganization of the management team comes as Petrobras strives to meet the demands of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He urged the company to increase its investments to boost the economy and create local jobs. This strategy aims to strengthen Petrobras’ role as the country’s economic pillar.
Future prospects
Under the leadership of Magda Chambriard, Petrobras intends to accelerate its investment plan. Changes in the management team are designed to breathe new life into the company and strengthen its technical capabilities. By appointing in-house experts such as Baruzzi and dos Anjos, Petrobras is banking on continuity and stability within its teams, while injecting new energy into its projects. Other current managers, such as Clarice Coppetti, Mauricio Tolmasquim, Claudio Schlosser, Mario Spinelli and William Franca da Silva, will retain their positions for the time being. However, the company has indicated that further appointments may be announced in the near future.
Petrobras is thus preparing for a phase of expansion and transformation, aimed at solidifying its position in the global energy market and contributing to Brazil’s economic development.
