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Biography

Humberto Quintas initiated his activities in 2001, as an attorney with ExxonMobil’s Upstream in Brazil. In 2005 Humberto left Exxonmobil to join the Brazilian Petroleum and Gas Institute (IBP), providing legal assistance to the oil companies acting in Brazil. In 2006 Humberto joined Devon Energy Corporation as General Counsel for Brazil, position that he occupied up to 2011, when he became Legal Director and Vice-President for BP in Brazil and Uruguay, position that he occupies since then. Humberto Quintas holds a degree in English and in Law (J.D.) from PUC-Rio University and a post-graduation in Petroleum Management from the IBP. He is also a journalist. Humberto is the author of the book “History of Petroleum - in Brazil and elsewhere".