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Brazil judge suspends Petrobras chair over conflict of interest

by Riah Marton
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Brazil judge suspends Petrobras chair over conflict of interest
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A BRAZILIAN judge has suspended the chair of state oil firm Petrobras’ board, Pietro Sampaio Mendes, over a conflict of interest regarding his role in the Ministry of Energy, according to a court decision seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Petrobras did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the ruling, ordered by Sao Paulo Judge Paulo Cezar Neves Junior, who also ordered wage and salary payments to Mendes be halted.

Besides conflict of interest, the ruling also cited other alleged non-compliance issues, including the lack of use of a recruitment agent when Mendes was appointed to the role.

The ruling comes after the Sao Paulo court suspended another board member, Sergio Machado Rezende, on Monday over “alleged failure to comply with the requirements of the company’s bylaws in the appointment”, according to a company statement.

According to a company source, two other board members could also be removed over conflicts of interest or for not meeting the necessary requirements for their roles. Petrobras shareholders had appointed Mendes to the post last year.

The firm’s previous board – chosen by the administration of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro alongside an internal committee – had initially ruled that Mendes and three other members of the incoming board were not suitable, in Mendes’ case citing his ministry role.

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Shareholders, however, went on to approve the nominations.

This week’s rulings come as tensions simmer over the board’s decision to withhold extraordinary dividends, against the wishes of Chief Executive Jean Paul Prates who had called for the distribution of half the available sum.

The conflict over the dividend worsened Prates’ relations with the country’s energy minister and prompted rumours his dismissal was likely.

On Wednesday, however, sources told Reuters the pressure on Prates had eased and he would likely remain in his role for now. REUTERS

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Riah Marton

Riah Marton

I'm Riah Marton, a dynamic journalist for Forbes40under40. I specialize in profiling emerging leaders and innovators, bringing their stories to life with compelling storytelling and keen analysis. I am dedicated to spotlighting tomorrow's influential figures.

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