Speakers

Currently CEO of the Brazilian Petroleum & Gas Institute (IBP), main industry association in Brazil, Roberto Ardenghy is former Brazilian diplomat with 30+ years of experience in government affairs, infrastructure, energy, sustainability and oil & gas, both in private and public sectors.

He held several senior positions in the Brazilian oil, gas & biofuels regulator (ANP) and worked with BG Group in Brazil as Government Affairs Director. In 2019 he joined PETROBRAS as Chief Executive Board Member in charge of Institutional & Sustainability areas, with responsibilities to oversee climate change, communications, social performance and government affairs.

As a diplomat, he worked at different Brazilian Embassies and Consulates abroad (Washington DC, Buenos Aires, Houston and New York). He also held many senior positions in Brazil federal government in Brasilia.