Carla Lacerda retired in early January 2021, after 35 years with ExxonMobil. She was President of the Brazil affiliate with a focus on managing a robust upstream portfolio, having been associated with oversight of Brazil business for approximately 20 years. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions across many roles at ExxonMobil, including technical roles in Geochemistry, Exploration offshore South America, Gas Commercialization, Commercial Management for the Americas, and Strategy Development.
She was also chairperson of the exploration and production association in Brazil (ABEP/IBP), working on various aspects of advocacy and regulatory frameworks for the industry, with demonstrated effective leadership in dealing with government, regulatory agencies, and business community.