ExxonMobil announces new Brazil president on eve of drilling campaign
16 December 2020 15:45 GMT Updated 16 December 2020 15:45 GMT in Rio de Janeiro US supermajor ExxonMobil has announced a change of leadership at its Brazil operations, as the company prepares to resume exploration drilling at the South American oil and gas powerhouse after nearly a decade. Juan Lessmann will take the helm of ExxonMobil Brazil, replacing Carla Lacerda, who is retiring after 35 years of services. Lessmann has been working for ExxonMobil for more than 22 years and has previously served as an executive in the US. Before being appointed to replace Lacerda, he was s...