Member News: Motive appoints Eduardo Sessa to lead regional growth in Brazil

January 23, 2026
Member News: Motive appoints Eduardo Sessa to lead regional growth in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – January 2026

A significant milestone for Motive’s South American operation, the company announce that Eduardo Sessa has joined Motive Offshore Group as the new Regional Manager for Brazil.

Eduardo is a seasoned veteran of the energy sector, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the team. Having held long-term senior managerial positions across the region, he possesses an extensive understanding of the Brazilian marketplace.

Previously, Eduardo served in key leadership roles for some of the world’s most prominent Tier 1 subsea equipment and service providers, overseeing complex offshore oil and gas projects. His deep-rooted local knowledge and technical expertise make him the perfect fit to lead the Rio-based Motive team.

This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Motive Do Brasil, further strengthening its commitment to delivering multi-disciplinary technical solutions to support clients’ most ambitious offshore projects.

– Jonny Watt, Americas Regional Director @ Motive Offshore Group commented:

“The Brazilian market is of huge strategic importance in supporting Motive’s overall growth ambitions, and with Eduardo joining we are looking to rapidly develop our local presence and service-offering in both inspection services and equipment rental packages. Brazil is set for a sustained period of exponential growth across various market sectors and with our array of flexible product handling equipment, Motive are well placed to support the market needs. With Eduardo’s extensive local knowledge and strong reputation, I look forward to him driving our Brazilian business forward.”

“I am thrilled to join Motive at this crucial moment in its journey to build a remarkable history in Brazil.” said Eduardo Sessa, Regional Manager (Brazil) @ Motive Do Brasil.

“The company has a solid reputation and a clear commitment to excellence in the energy industry, a crucial factor in standing out in such a challenging and competitive market. I look forward to being part of such a talented team and I have full confidence that we will exceed expectations, taking Motive to the next level in Brazil.”

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