Management, Boards and Committees

Décio Oddone has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. He also studied Petroleum Engineering at Petrobras, took part in the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and the Advanced Management Program at the European Institute of Business Administration (Insead). Among other recognitions, he received an honorary doctorate in Education from the University of Aquino. He is currently CEO of Brava Energia and its subsidiaries and Coordinator of the Energy Center at CEBRI (Brazilian Center for International Relations). Throughout his professional career, he has held the positions of Chief Executive Officer at Enauta, CEO of Petrobras Bolivia, Chairman and CEO of Petrobras Energia, Vice-President of Braskem, Director of Prumo Logística and Director-General of the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Institute of the Americas, in the USA, and chaired the Bolivian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Argentine Chamber of the Petroleum Industry.

Rodrigo Pizarro has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with participation in the Graduate Program (CAPES/BRAFITEC) at Polytech’Marseille, where he studied in the Department of Energy Mechanical Engineering in France. Pizarro holds master’s degrees in Petroleum and Energy Engineering and Ocean Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and UFRJ (COPPE), respectively. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Director at Brava Energia and its subsidiaries. Since 2019, he has been with 3R Petroleum, where he led the structuring, capitalization, and IPO process. During his professional career, he has also held the positions of Executive Director, Principal and Associate Director at Starboard Partners, as well as acting as Financial Director during the restructuring process of the Ecovix shipyard (Engevix Construções Oceânicas) and has worked at Banco Plural and Promon Engenharia.

Pedro Medeiros has a degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with a specialization from Ohio State University. He is currently Chief Business Development, M&A, Mid&Downstream and Trading at Brava Energia. Pedro has worked in the energy and commodities industry since 2007, having led multiple company IPOs, such as Enauta, where he later served as an independent member of the board of directors and Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, as well as having worked on the pulverization of BR Distribuidora’s capital and the creation of the first SPAC in Latin America. He has extensive experience in the capital markets, having been a co-founding partner of the asset manager Atalaya Capital, Director of Citigroup for Latin America between 2010 and 2020, and Director of UBS and Pactual banks between 2005 and 2010. Among the awards he has received, he has been recognized among the best capital market executives in Latin America in the international rankings of Institutional Investor and Starmine.

Mr. Travassos holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Business Management in Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy. Mr. Travassos has 39 years of experience and held the position of Vice President of Investment and Digital Technologies at Braskem until December 2024. Prior to that, he built his career both in Brazil and abroad at Petrobras, where he acted for 35 years, in addition to four years in the Naval Construction segment with the Brazilian Navy. Throughout his career at Petrobras, Mr. Travassos held several leadership positions, including Executive Director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation, Executive Manager of Deepwater Operations, and Executive Manager of Surface Systems, Refining, Gas, and Energy.

Jorge Alejandro Boeri has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Patagonia, a post-graduate degree in Project Management from the University of Belgrano, and participated in the Executive Development Program at the IAE Business School. Throughout his professional career, he has held various leadership positions, including Executive Manager at Brava Energia, Executive Manager at YPF (Argentina) and Operations Manager and Well Manager at Pan American Energy (Argentina). In addition, Boeri has been President of the IAPG (Instituto Argentino de Petroleo y Gas Seccional Sur) and of the LADS (Latin American Drilling Safety) South section in Argentina.

Harley Scardoelli holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a degree in Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) title. Harley began his career at the Gerdau Group in 1988, where he worked for 33 years, being responsible for acquisitions, starting up operations and implementing the Gerdau culture in assets in Canada, the United States, Spain and Brazil. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions in Gerdau Group companies, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Investor Relations Director from 2015 to 2021, as well as being a member of the Finance Committee, the Strategy Committee of Gerdau S.A. and the Board of Directors of Seiva S.A.. Scardoelli is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

André Prado has a degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and an Executive MBA in Finance from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets – IBMEC. Prado attended the Senior International Bankers Course at The International Centre for Banking and Financial Services (Manchester Business School), the Wharton Executive Development Program at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and the Advanced Management Program at Insead. André Prado joined Citibank’s Management Trainee program in 1985, where he worked as Corporate Manager until 1988. Prado then joined Lloyds Bank PLC, where he held the position of Corporate Director until 1997. Also in 1997, he joined the Bradesco Group, where he held the position of Executive Superintendent of the Bradesco Corporate Department between 2001 and 2009, later becoming Departmental Director. In 2012, André was elected Executive Director and was responsible for the Corporate, Companies and International departments until 2017. During this period, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Fundação Bradesco and a member of the Board of Directors of Fundação Instituto de Moléstias do Aparelho Digestivo e da Nutrição (FIMADEN). From April 2019 to April 2021, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Fleury S.A. André Prado is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Carlos Alberto de Oliveira has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Military Engineering Institute of Rio de Janeiro and a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He also has a specialization in Petroleum Engineering from Petrobras, a Master’s Degree in Finance and Investments from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and a course in Petroleum Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas – USA. Throughout his career, Carlos Alberto has held the position of Executive Director of Exploration and Production at Petrobras, the Company he joined in 1981 as an Engineer, and has held various managerial positions, such as: General Manager of Integrated Management of Exploration and Production Assets, in 2016; Executive Manager of Strategy and Organization, between 2013 and 2016; Executive Manager of E&P for Production Development Projects, between 2012 and 2013; Executive Manager of E&P for Investment Management Programs in Probes and Production Units in Brazil, between 2008 and 2012; Executive Manager of Technical Support for Petrobras’ International Business, between 2003 and 2008; Director of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at Petrobras Energia S. A., between 1999 and 2003; Corporate Executive Manager for Exploration and Production, between 1998 and 1999, and General Manager for Reserves and Reservoirs. Carlos Alberto de Oliveira is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Mr. Halvard Idland holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and has an extensive career in the industrial and financial sectors, with a focus on the oil and gas and energy industry in Norway and Brazil. He has worked for companies such as DNB, Aker Yards Brasil, DOF Brasil, Banco Brasil Plural and Pareto Securities. He is currently a cofounder of DBO Energy and Janeiro Energy. He also serves as a board member of Maha Energy AB and Prosafe SE.

Mateus Tessler has a law degree from Mackenzie University and a specialization in finance from INSPER. Tessler is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and managing partner of the Special Situations and Distressed funds at Jive Investments, where he has worked for over 10 years. Mateus worked in private and public equity fund management at DLM Invista (now Inter Asset), as well as at Invest Tech and Deloitte, as a mergers and acquisitions consultant. In addition, Mateus Tesser was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enauta.

Ricardo de Queiroz Galvão has a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidade Veiga de Almeida, a degree from the Business School of Florida International University (USA) and specialization in management from Broadway and Pfister. Ricardo is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and CEO of the Queiroz Galvão Group.

Mr. Richard Kehrer Kovacs holds a degree in Economics from PUC-SP and has extensive experience in the financial and energy sectors, holding positions in leadership, commercial structuring and new business development. He is currently CEO of Ebrasil LNG, Commercial Director of Ebrasil Energia and member of the Board of Directors of Ocyan.

Mr. Mattos is a Chemical Engineer from UFRJ and a Bachelor of Economic Sciences from UERJ. He has extensive professional experience in the Oil and Gas industry at Petrobras, including 23 years of leadership experience. Among the functions in his professional trajectory, stands out the positions of Superintendent Director of Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. – TAG, CEO of Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A. – NTS, CEO of Nova Transportadora do Nordeste S.A. – NTN, Superintendent Director of Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolivia Brasil S.A. – TBG and Executive Manager of Business Development at Petrobras.

Mr. Tostes has an MBA from Ohio University, a postgraduate degree in Finance from FGV and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from FUMEC-BH. Mr. Tostes is a C-level executive with more than 20 years of experience, having worked as Statutory Investor Relations Officer and Equity Research Analyst. In recent years, Mr. Tostes collaborated with the construction of investor relations programs for companies in the Telecom and Education sectors, with shares listed in Brazil and the United States, in addition to having participated in the growth of companies through M&A cycles and market capital activities.

Mr. André Carvalho Foster Vidal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UFRJ, an MBA from PUC-Rio, and a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from IBMEC. He is also CFA certified (Levels I and II) and completed an international exchange program in the MBA at IE Business School in Spain. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial sector, with expertise in equity research, valuation, M&A, and corporate governance. He worked at BNDES, where he participated in strategic operations such as the merger between Suzano and Fibria, and at XP Inc., where he led sector coverage in Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, and Mining.

Mr. Costa holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UERJ and in Accounting from Universidade Santa Úrsula and has more than 35 years of experience in auditing at Ernst & Young (“EY”), of which 20 years as a partner responsible for audits of financial statements and auditing processes, issuance of bonds, debt and shares in Brazil and abroad. Currently, Mr. Costa is a retired partner at EY, and has experience in the Telecom, Mining, Steel, Entertainment, Real Estate and Insurance sectors, as well as working with foreign clients, Foreign Private Issuers, SOX and IFRS and US GAAP reporting.

Mr. Alves holds a degree in Accounting from UFRJ, an MBA in Finance from IBMEC, and a bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes, in addition to having participated in the Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Alves has extensive experience in the financial field of national and multinational companies from different segments, including Telecom and Oil & Gas. Currently Mr. Gustavo is Administrative and Tax Director of TIM S.A., in addition to being a member of the fiscal council of several institutions.

Mr. Luiz Henrique Fabião holds a degree in Production Engineering from UFRJ, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from COPPEAD – UFRJ, and is CFA certified in finance. He has over 10 years of experience as a buy-side analyst (equities and fixed income) covering the oil & gas, electric power, and logistics infrastructure sectors. He currently serves as Credit Risk Manager for logistics infrastructure financing at BNDES.

Harley Scardoelli holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a degree in Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) title. Harley began his career at the Gerdau Group in 1988, where he worked for 33 years, being responsible for acquisitions, starting up operations and implementing the Gerdau culture in assets in Canada, the United States, Spain and Brazil. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions in Gerdau Group companies, including Executive Vice President of Finance (CFO) and Investor Relations Director from 2015 to 2021, as well as being a member of the Finance Committee, the Strategy Committee of Gerdau S.A. and the Board of Directors of Seiva S.A.. Scardoelli is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

André Prado has a degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and an Executive MBA in Finance from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets – IBMEC. Prado attended the Senior International Bankers Course at The International Centre for Banking and Financial Services (Manchester Business School), the Wharton Executive Development Program at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and the Advanced Management Program at Insead. André Prado joined Citibank’s Management Trainee program in 1985, where he worked as Corporate Manager until 1988. Prado then joined Lloyds Bank PLC, where he held the position of Corporate Director until 1997. Also in 1997, he joined the Bradesco Group, where he held the position of Executive Superintendent of the Bradesco Corporate Department between 2001 and 2009, later becoming Departmental Director. In 2012, André was elected Executive Director and was responsible for the Corporate, Companies and International departments until 2017. During this period, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Fundação Bradesco and a member of the Board of Directors of Fundação Instituto de Moléstias do Aparelho Digestivo e da Nutrição (FIMADEN). From April 2019 to April 2021, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Fleury S.A. André Prado is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Ricardo Fraga is an accountant with recognized experience in corporate accounting. He has eight years’ experience in external auditing in Brazil and abroad, in the insurance, reinsurance, civil construction, retail, services, information technology and Oil and Gas segments, as well as five years in the reporting and management information area at Enauta Energia S.A. and as controllership manager at Rio Energy, an investee of the Denham Capital fund. He has also worked as an auditor at Deloitte Bermuda for SEC clients, mastering USGAAP, IFRS and BRGAAP standards, as well as knowledge of internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley). Ricardo Fraga holds a degree in Accounting from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) (CRC 110.646/O), an MBA in Business Management from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets (IBMEC), a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Management from the Cândido Mendes University (UCAM) and is a PhD candidate in accounting at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Carlos Alberto de Oliveira has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Military Engineering Institute of Rio de Janeiro and a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He also has a specialization in Petroleum Engineering from Petrobras, a Master’s Degree in Finance and Investments from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and a course in Petroleum Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas – USA. Throughout his career, Carlos Alberto has held the position of Executive Director of Exploration and Production at Petrobras, the Company he joined in 1981 as an Engineer, and has held various managerial positions, such as: General Manager of Integrated Management of Exploration and Production Assets, in 2016; Executive Manager of Strategy and Organization, between 2013 and 2016; Executive Manager of E&P for Production Development Projects, between 2012 and 2013; Executive Manager of E&P for Investment Management Programs in Probes and Production Units in Brazil, between 2008 and 2012; Executive Manager of Technical Support for Petrobras’ International Business, between 2003 and 2008; Director of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at Petrobras Energia S. A., between 1999 and 2003; Corporate Executive Manager for Exploration and Production, between 1998 and 1999, and General Manager for Reserves and Reservoirs. Carlos Alberto de Oliveira is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Ricardo de Queiroz Galvão has a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidade Veiga de Almeida, a degree from the Business School of Florida International University (USA) and specialization in management from Broadway and Pfister. Ricardo is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and CEO of the Queiroz Galvão Group.

Mateus Tessler has a law degree from Mackenzie University and a specialization in finance from INSPER. Tessler is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and managing partner of the Special Situations and Distressed funds at Jive Investments, where he has worked for over 10 years. Mateus worked in private and public equity fund management at DLM Invista (now Inter Asset), as well as at Invest Tech and Deloitte, as a mergers and acquisitions consultant. In addition, Mateus Tesser was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enauta.

André Prado has a degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and an Executive MBA in Finance from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets – IBMEC. Prado attended the Senior International Bankers Course at The International Centre for Banking and Financial Services (Manchester Business School), the Wharton Executive Development Program at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and the Advanced Management Program at Insead. André Prado joined Citibank’s Management Trainee program in 1985, where he worked as Corporate Manager until 1988. Prado then joined Lloyds Bank PLC, where he held the position of Corporate Director until 1997. Also in 1997, he joined the Bradesco Group, where he held the position of Executive Superintendent of the Bradesco Corporate Department between 2001 and 2009, later becoming Departmental Director. In 2012, André was elected Executive Director and was responsible for the Corporate, Companies and International departments until 2017. During this period, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Fundação Bradesco and a member of the Board of Directors of Fundação Instituto de Moléstias do Aparelho Digestivo e da Nutrição (FIMADEN). From April 2019 to April 2021, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Fleury S.A. André Prado is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Mateus Tessler has a law degree from Mackenzie University and a specialization in finance from INSPER. Tessler is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and managing partner of the Special Situations and Distressed funds at Jive Investments, where he has worked for over 10 years. Mateus worked in private and public equity fund management at DLM Invista (now Inter Asset), as well as at Invest Tech and Deloitte, as a mergers and acquisitions consultant. In addition, Mateus Tesser was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enauta.

Harley Scardoelli holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a degree in Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) title. Harley began his career at the Gerdau Group in 1988, where he worked for 33 years, being responsible for acquisitions, starting up operations and implementing the Gerdau culture in assets in Canada, the United States, Spain and Brazil. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions in Gerdau Group companies, including Executive Vice President of Finance (CFO) and Investor Relations Director from 2015 to 2021, as well as being a member of the Finance Committee, the Strategy Committee of Gerdau S.A. and the Board of Directors of Seiva S.A.. Scardoelli is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.

Mr. Halvard Idland holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and has an extensive career in the industrial and financial sectors, with a focus on the oil and gas and energy industry in Norway and Brazil. He has worked for companies such as DNB, Aker Yards Brasil, DOF Brasil, Banco Brasil Plural and Pareto Securities. He is currently a cofounder of DBO Energy and Janeiro Energy. He also serves as a board member of Maha Energy AB and Prosafe SE.

Ricardo de Queiroz Galvão has a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidade Veiga de Almeida, a degree from the Business School of Florida International University (USA) and specialization in management from Broadway and Pfister. Ricardo is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia and CEO of the Queiroz Galvão Group.

Mr. Richard Kehrer Kovacs holds a degree in Economics from PUC-SP and has extensive experience in the financial and energy sectors, holding positions in leadership, commercial structuring and new business development. He is currently CEO of Ebrasil LNG, Commercial Director of Ebrasil Energia and member of the Board of Directors of Ocyan.

Carlos Alberto de Oliveira has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Military Engineering Institute of Rio de Janeiro and a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He also has a specialization in Petroleum Engineering from Petrobras, a Master’s Degree in Finance and Investments from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and a course in Petroleum Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas – USA. Throughout his career, Carlos Alberto has held the position of Executive Director of Exploration and Production at Petrobras, the Company he joined in 1981 as an Engineer, and has held various managerial positions, such as: General Manager of Integrated Management of Exploration and Production Assets, in 2016; Executive Manager of Strategy and Organization, between 2013 and 2016; Executive Manager of E&P for Production Development Projects, between 2012 and 2013; Executive Manager of E&P for Investment Management Programs in Probes and Production Units in Brazil, between 2008 and 2012; Executive Manager of Technical Support for Petrobras’ International Business, between 2003 and 2008; Director of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at Petrobras Energia S. A., between 1999 and 2003; Corporate Executive Manager for Exploration and Production, between 1998 and 1999, and General Manager for Reserves and Reservoirs. Carlos Alberto de Oliveira is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Brava Energia.