Management
Paulo
Mendonça
Paulo Mendonça
Born 1988
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (cum laude) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
Chief Executive Officer since 2022
Member of the Board of Directors since 2022 and Managing Director since 2022.
Other assignments: Managing Director of the Starboard Group
Prior assignments (last five years): Chairman and Board Member as well as Director of Business Development in 3R Petroleum. Responsible for raising more than USD 2.0 billion in equity and debt, Paulo was the key person in 3R Petroleum, contributing to create the company and turn 3R Petroleum in a public held company, with traded in the Brazilian Stock Exchange, and to build 3R Petroleum current success as a pioneer independent oil and gas company in Brazil with an approximately USD 2.0 bn in market capitalization. Head of Investment Banking at Brasil Plural´s Investment Banking division.
Experience: Paulo Thiago Mendonça is currently a Managing Director at Starboard, responsible for private equity investments in the O&G industry. Paulo has previously been the Head of Investment Banking at Brasil Plural's Investment Banking division, responsible for M&A, equity and capital market transactions and worked at the Asset Management in Brasil Plural. Paulo has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and has led more than USD 5 bn of important transactions in the sector.
Independent of the Company and the senior management: No.
Independent of major shareholders: No.
Shareholding in Maha Energy AB: 0
Options in Maha Energy AB: 0
Member of the Reserves and HSE Committee
Guilherme
Guidolin de Campos
Guilherme Guidolin de Campos
Born 1981
Education: BSc exam in Industrial Engineering from the University of São Paulo
Chief Financial Officer since 2023
Other assignments: Executive Director of Starboard
Prior assignments (last five years): Guilherme has most recently held the position of Finance Director at Maha Energy (Oman) Ltd., co-leading the Omani organization and assisting the company with the execution of Maha’s relevant projects in the country. Guilherme has also held top management positions, such as CFO at Viracopos International Airport och Interim Project Head for BHP Billington Brazil.
Experience: .Guilherme has broad experience in Investment Banking, Restructuring, Executive Leadership and Strategy Consulting. During his 23 years of tenure, he has assisted top management of large multinational groups in a diverse array of industries such as oil&gas, mining, metals, chemicals, fertilizers, agribusiness, airlines & airports, retail, and financial services.
Shareholding in Maha Energy AB: 0
Options in Maha Energy AB: 0
Alan
Johnson
Alan Johnson
Born 1971
B. Eng. (1st Class) (Hon)
Vice President Operations since 2019
Other current assignments: None
Prior assignments (last five years): Vice President, Asset Management at Gran Tierra Energy
Experience: Mr. Johnson holds 1st Class B. Eng. (Hons) from Heriot Watt University in Scotland. He is a senior oil and gas executive with more than 25 years of experience working internationally in Europe, Africa, North and South America and Australasia. His experience includes varied technical, managerial and executive roles in drilling, production, reservoir, reserves, corporate planning and asset management. Alan started his E&P career with Shell International in the Dutch North Sea. He then held positions of increasing responsibility with Shell Canada, APF Energy, Rockyview Energy, Delphi Energy, BG Australia and Caracal Energy. His last role was Vice President, Asset Management at Gran Tierra Energy managing their portfolio of assets in Colombia, Brazil and Peru. Alan is a Chartered Engineer in the UK.
Shareholding in Maha Energy AB: 0
Options in Maha Energy AB: 683,450
Barbara
Bittencourt
Barbara Bittencourt
Born 1985
Specialization in Maritime Regulation and Ocean Management, Harvard University, Boston, USA (2018); LL.M in Oil and Gas from the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland (2012); Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Milton Campos Law School, Brazil (2007).
Chief Legal Officer since 2023
Other current assignments: None
Prior assignments (last five years): Partner of Demarest Advogados (Brazilian top tier law firm); Senior Associate at Campos Mello Advogados in Cooperation with DLA Piper.
Experience: Ms. Bittencourt has over 15 years of experience within energy and natural resources, focusing her career on transactions and regulatory issues in the oil and gas industry. Before joining Maha, Barbara was a partner of the Brazilian law firm Demarest Advogados at their Energy and Natural Resources practice. Previously, Barbara was a Senior Associate of DLA Piper/Campos Mello Advogados. She holds a master’s degree in Oil and Gas from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Universidade Milton Campos (Brazil), and specialization in Maritime Regulation and Ocean Management from Harvard University.
Shareholding in Maha Energy AB: 0
Options in Maha Energy AB: 0