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Brazil\u2019s state-controlled oil major Petrobras has announced a set of leadership changes, reshaping both its board of directors and executive management as it navigates a critical governance transition.<\/p>\n
The company confirmed<\/a> that its board of directors has elected Marcelo Weick Pogliese as chairman, replacing the previous leadership on an interim basis until the next general shareholders\u2019 meeting. The move follows earlier disclosures at the end of March and signals continued adjustments at the top of the company\u2019s governance structure.<\/p>\n At the executive level, Petrobras approved the immediate departure of Claudio Romeo Schlosser from his role as Executive Director of Logistics, Commercialization, and Markets. He will be replaced by Ang\u00e9lica Laureano, whose appointment takes effect on April 7 and runs through April 2027 under a unified mandate.<\/p>\n In parallel, William Fran\u00e7a, currently Executive Director of Industrial Processes and Products, will temporarily assume additional responsibilities overseeing Energy Transition and Sustainability. This follows Laureano\u2019s shift into her new role and underscores Petrobras\u2019 ongoing effort to maintain continuity in its energy transition strategy during the leadership reshuffle.<\/p>\n The changes extend further into Petrobras\u2019 governance pipeline. The Brazilian federal government, the company\u2019s controlling shareholder, has nominated economist Guilherme Santos Mello to join the board, replacing Bruno Moretti. The government has also indicated that Mello should be considered for the role of board chairman, with a formal decision expected at the company\u2019s annual general meeting scheduled for April 16.<\/p>\n Mello brings significant policy and financial expertise to the table. He currently serves as Secretary of Economic Policy at Brazil\u2019s Ministry of Finance and holds leadership roles at key state institutions, including the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and Pr\u00e9-Sal Petr\u00f3leo S.A. His academic background and government ties highlight the continued influence of Bras\u00edlia over Petrobras\u2019 strategic direction.<\/p>\n These developments come at a time when Petrobras is balancing shareholder returns with political expectations and long-term energy transition goals. The company has faced recurring shifts in leadership tied to changes in Brazil\u2019s political landscape, often resulting in recalibrations of its investment strategy, fuel pricing policies, and capital allocation priorities.<\/p>\n The latest reshuffle suggests Petrobras is positioning itself ahead of its upcoming shareholder meeting, where broader strategic direction – including its role in Brazil\u2019s energy transition and upstream investment focus – may come into sharper focus.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n By Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com<\/p>\n More Top Reads From Oilprice.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Oilprice Intelligence<\/a> brings you the signals before they become front-page news. This is the same expert analysis read by veteran traders and political advisors. Get it free, twice a week, and you’ll always know why the market is moving before everyone else.<\/p>\n You get the geopolitical intelligence, the hidden inventory data, and the market whispers that move billions – and we’ll send you $389 in premium energy intelligence, on us, just for subscribing. Join 400,000+ readers today. Get access immediately by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n