Jorge Bastos

Jorge Bastos is an accomplished business leader and executive coach with extensive experience in senior management roles. He currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Scholar Career Coaching, a position he has held since August 2021.1

Professional Background

Current Roles::

• CEO & Partner at Essentia Integrative Solutions (since January 2021)
• Executive Coach (PCC - Professional Certified Coach)
• President of the Board of Directors at Scholar Career Coaching

Previous Leadership Positions::

• Chief Executive Officer at AXION energy (2018-2020)
• Chief Executive Officer - Latin America at Castrol Lubricants (2007-2010)
• Various C-Level positions at Castrol in Latin America and Brazil (1992-2006)

Career Highlights

Jorge Bastos has a diverse background in the energy and lubricants industry. At AXION energy, he led a $3.5 billion revenue joint venture between BP, CNOOC, and Bridas, overseeing a significant refinery expansion project.1 During his tenure at Castrol Lubricants, he managed operations across 30 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, substantially increasing net income from $10 million to $100 million over four years.1

Education

Bastos has a strong educational background, including:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Instituto Militar de Engenharia
• Master's degrees in Marketing, Finance, and Business Administration from various prestigious institutions
• Specialization in Strategy and Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management1

Current Focus

As CEO and Partner at Essentia Integrative Solutions, Jorge Bastos focuses on coaching senior executives to become inspirational and impactful leaders, helping them improve performance, find balance, and advance their careers.1 His role as President of the Board of Directors at Scholar Career Coaching aligns with his commitment to professional development and mentoring.2