Who was elected as the new chair of Braskem, and what is her current position?

Magda Chambriard, the chief executive at state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR3.SA), was elected as the new chair of Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem (BRKM3.SA). This appointment was confirmed by shareholders during the election of a new board of directors on Wednesday, as reported by local newspaper Folha de S. Paulo citing unnamed sources.

What was the source of the announcement about Braskem's new board and chair?

The announcement that Magda Chambriard was elected chair of Braskem’s new board of directors came from local newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, which cited unnamed sources; neither Braskem nor Petrobras issued an official statement or responded to requests for comment at the time of reporting.

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