Evaristo Pinheiro

Evaristo Pinheiro is the President (Presidente executivo) of RefinaBrasil, an association that represents the six largest independent oil refineries in Brazil.24 He was appointed to this position to strengthen the organization's role as a spokesperson for private oil refineries in the country.2

Background and Experience

Evaristo Pinheiro has a diverse professional background:

• He holds degrees in International Relations from UnB (2002) and Law from Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB).16
• Prior to his current role, he served as a public servant at the Ministry of Development.3
• He has experience as an executive in multinational engineering companies.5
• Pinheiro also worked as an executive at Santander Bank Brazil, where he held the position of Executive Vice President.5

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the President of RefinaBrasil, Evaristo Pinheiro:

• Represents the interests of private oil refineries in Brazil.
• Advocates for the sustainability of the energy sector, particularly focusing on the role of refineries.4
• Engages with media and policymakers to discuss the future of oil refining in Brazil and potential regulatory changes.78

At 43 years old, Evaristo Pinheiro brings his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors to his leadership role at RefinaBrasil.4