Braskem informs the nomination of José Lima de Andrade Neto, president of Petroquisa, and Antônio Britto Filho, president of Azaléia, to comprise the Braskem Board of Directors as per the decision approved in the Extraordinary General Assembly held on this date. The nomination of the renowned board members is in line with Braskem’s commitment with the highest practices of modern corporate governance and with the transparency of its management.

José Lima de Andrade Neto becomes the representative of Petroquisa, relevant minority shareholder of Braskem, in this company’s Board of Directors, replacing Maria das Graças Foster. Andrade Neto is a career employee at Petrobras, where he has worked since 1988. He is a chemical engineer with a Master’s in oil engineering from the United States.

Antônio Britto Filho unites the experience of a successful corporate executive with knowledge of the plastic and petrochemical productive chain, as well as proven strategic vision in exercising public and journalistic activities. With his presence, the Braskem Board of Directors, comprised of 11 effective members, now has four independent members without direct links to controlling shareholder interests.