About
Mrs. Lara has 37 years of experience in the energy industry. In 1986, she joined Petrobras, the most important company in the energy segment in Brazil. She began her career in the Research and Development Center. In 2003, she joined the Exploration and Production Department as General Manager for the Reservoir Team at the corporate level. In 2011, after the first pre-salt discoveries, she was appointed General Manager for pre-salt development projects. Then in 2013, she was invited to become the Director of the Libra Joint Project Team. In 2016, she was appointed as Head of M&A, responsible for a portfolio of more than 40 projects of divestments and strategic partnerships in Brazil and abroad. During this period, Mrs. Lara was also a member of the Company’s Investment Committee. In 2019, she was appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Refining, Natural Gas, and Power, responsible for the strategic, risk management, HSE, and operational results of Refining, Gas & Power areas, covering the areas of refining, biofuels, petrochemicals, fertilizers plants, distribution and transportation of natural gas, regas terminals, and thermal power plants. She left Petrobras in January 2021. Mrs. Lara served as President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – Brazil Section from 2005 to 2008. She also joined the International Board of SPE from 2014 until 2017 as Regional Director for Latin America and Caribe. She also served as Chair of the Brazilian Petroleum Institute (IBP) from 2019 to 2021. Mrs. Lara volunteers for the cause of D&I (diversity and inclusion). She is a board member of WILL (Women Leadership in Latin America) and has already mentored many young women interested in working in the energy segment.
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Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Energies | Board | Member | 26/05/2023 |