Julio Leite serves as the General Manager of Strategic RD&I Management at Petrobras, where he oversees technological innovation, strategy, planning, and resource allocation. With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from PUC-RJ and an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, Julio has over 18 years of experience in the oil and energy industry. His expertise includes petroleum, gas, structural engineering, completion engineering, and technology management. Julio has a proven track record of leading research and development projects that drive innovation and efficiency in well engineering and drilling operations at Petrobras.