Galp: Rodrigo Vilanova resigns; Jorge Fernandez Vidal co‑opted to Board
- Rodrigo Vilanova resigned from the Board and as head of Energy Management (Midstream) citing family health matters.
- The Board resolved to reduce the Executive Committee to five members in accordance with Galp’s by‑laws.
- The Executive Committee will reassign Vilanova’s responsibilities among remaining members to ensure continuity; reporting structure remains unchanged.
- Jorge Fernandez Vidal was co‑opted as a non‑executive director for the remainder of the current mandate, ending in 2026.
Resignation
Rodrigo Vilanova, a member of the Board of Directors who headed Energy Management (Midstream) within the Executive Committee, notified the Board of his resignation due to family health matters requiring his full attention.
Executive Committee composition and continuity
The Board acknowledged the resignation and resolved to reduce the number of Executive Committee members to five in accordance with Galp’s by‑laws. The Executive Committee resolved to reassign the responsibilities previously held by Vilanova among its remaining members to ensure continuity of executive management and the uninterrupted execution of strategic priorities. Galp’s reporting structure remains unchanged.
Board appointment
The Board co‑opted Jorge Fernandez Vidal as a member of the Board of Directors, as a non‑executive director, for the remainder of the current mandate ending in 2026.
Comments
Chairperson Paula Amorim thanked Vilanova for his contribution to developing Galp’s Energy Management unit and expressed support for his decision to prioritise his family’s health. Vilanova said he was grateful for the privilege of contributing over five years, cited the development of a global trading platform, thanked the Chairperson and Board for their support, and wished the Company success.
Source: Galp
