RIO DE JANEIRO: State-controlled oil producer Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s (Petrobras) shareholders have appointed Jose Mauro Coelho as a board member, a key step for the former energy ministry official to become chief executive officer (CEO) and end a tumultuous leadership transition.
The board of directors at Petrobras will hold a separate vote to name Coelho as CEO soon. It is expected to be a formality because the government, which controls the board, nominated him as a candidate.
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