Petrobras, Brazil’s Largest Oil Company, Announced This Week the Appointment of Electrical Engineer and Professor at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Maurício Tolmasquim, as the New Executive Manager of Strategy for the Company.
With extensive experience in the energy sector, Tolmasquim is a former president of the Energy Research Company (EPE), a public agency responsible for studies and projects in the Brazilian energy sector. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering (ANE) and the founder of the Sustainability Studies Center at FGV.
What Is the Executive Management of Strategy at Petrobras?
The Executive Management of Strategy at Petrobras is one of the most important areas of the company, responsible for developing investment plans and long-term planning. Furthermore, this area works closely with other company departments to ensure that projects are delivered within the scheduled timelines and budgets.
With the appointment of Maurício Tolmasquim to this position, Petrobras aims to leverage the engineer’s extensive experience and knowledge in the energy sector and use it to drive a more robust strategy for the company.
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Ally of President Jean Paul Prates
A close ally of President Jean Paul Prates, Tolmasquim is also expected to hold a new Secretariat for Energy Transition, as outlined in the report from the Minas and Energy Working Group. The expectation is that the department will be officially incorporated into the company’s structure at the last meeting with the current formation of the Board of Directors, scheduled for the end of April.
The Importance of Tolmasquim’s Appointment for Petrobras
The appointment of Maurício Tolmasquim as Executive Manager of Strategy at Petrobras is a significant choice for the company. With Tolmasquim’s extensive experience in the energy sector, Petrobras is demonstrating a renewed commitment to investing in sustainable technologies and renewable energies. This is an increasingly important strategy for Petrobras, as consumers are demanding more and more clean and sustainable energy.
By choosing Tolmasquim, a respected figure in the industry, Petrobras sends a clear message to investors that it is committed to a long-term vision and is taking steps to strengthen its position in the market.

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