Felipe Germini is a veteran energy executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of global experience spanning upstream operations, oilfield services, asset development, and energy trading. As the Founder and Managing Director of Germini Energy, he leads the company's strategy and commercial execution, driving its transformation into a trusted brokerage and emerging trader in the refined oil products market, with a strong footprint across Latin America, the UAE, and Europe.

Throughout his career, Felipe has held senior leadership positions in both independent companies and major multinationals, managing large-scale operational teams and high-stakes projects across Brazil, the U.S., Africa, and Russia. His deep technical expertise in well construction, production optimization, and mature field revitalization is complemented by a solid business acumen in deal structuring, cross-border negotiations, and M&A advisory.

Since founding Germini Energy, Felipe has focused on building a lean, safe, and risk-aware trading model that prioritizes transparency, reliability, and commercial integrity. Under his leadership, the company has facilitated the import of over 5.2 million barrels of diesel into Brazil across 2023 and 2024, generating more than USD 530 million in trading revenue, and securing recurring partnerships with two major fuel buyers in the region.

Felipe is also recognized for his strong negotiation skills and his ability to align interests between global suppliers and local buyers in highly regulated environments. Beyond Germini Energy, he is a partner at A|F Consulting Partners and Digital Transformation Partners, where he contributes to the innovation and digitalization of legacy business models in the energy sector.

Paulo Ricardo dos Santos, founder of Leblon O&G, is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Petrobras and other prominent companies, complemented by a strong track record in strategic consulting and advisory projects across Latin America and international markets. His operational expertise and strategic insight provide a solid foundation for scalable growth, operational excellence, and market access.

Together, Germini Energy and Leblon O&G are establishing a new benchmark in oil products trading—delivering solutions that connect supply and demand with precision, compliance, and long-term value creation.

Recognized for his strategic vision, commercial acumen, and deep market knowledge, Paulo Ricardo plays a pivotal role in the joint venture's growth and positioning as a trusted trading partner. Prior to the joint venture with Germini Energy, Paulo held senior executive and technical positions in leading upstream operators across Latin America. He developed robust partnerships, drove business development, and built an extensive and highly valuable network within the oil and gas industry in the region.

As Commercial Director of the Germini Energy–Leblon O&G joint venture, Paulo is responsible for leading trading negotiations, structuring commercial frameworks, and managing relationships with top-tier buyers, refineries, and trading houses. He is widely respected for his ethical approach, reliability, and ability to close complex deals in high-pressure environments.