Paulo Bernardo will take over command of Itaipu.
Paulo Bernardo will replace Jorge Sameck, who has held the position since President Lula's first term; his name has already been put forward by the Civil House and he has previously worked at the Ministry of Mines and Energy; Paulo Bernardo was Minister of Communications in Lula's government and Minister of Planning in President Dilma's first term.
247 - Former minister Paulo Bernardo has been chosen to assume the presidency of Itaipu. He will replace Jorge Sameck, who has held the position since President Lula's first term. His name has already been submitted to the Civil House and passed through the Ministry of Mines and Energy. His appointment falls under the PT's quota.
Paulo Bernardo was Minister of Communications in Lula's government and Minister of Planning in President Dilma's first term. He is married to Senator Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR).