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Petrobras' CEO is one of the most influential people in the world, according to Time magazine
Friday, 20 April 2012 12:57

Petrobras' CEO, Maria das Graças Silva Foster, was elected as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

The magazine's annual ranking is divided into categories that include artists, researchers, business people, political activists and heads of state.

Graça Foster is a chemical engineer and is the first woman to lead Petrobras. She took over as CEO in February 2012, after a 32-year career with the Company. She was also the CEO of Petrobras Distribuidora and the Director of Gas and Energy at Petrobras.