Antoine Berel
VP Sub Sahara, Halliburton
Empowering the Future:
Introducing the Wider African Energy Summit Advisory Board
A warm welcome to the Wider African Energy Summit Advisory Board, a distinguished committee of experts convened to shape and direct the future of energy and investment in West Africa. With decades of collective experience and expertise, our mission is to ensure that the West Africa Energy Summit becomes the most compelling and impactful event in the region.
In partnership with the Petroleum Commission, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, and the Ministry of Energy Ghana, we are committed to orchestrating a summit that drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and accelerates progress in the Wider African energy sector for the good of the region and our partners. Our collaborative efforts will pave the way for transformative initiatives that harness the region’s vast potential and propel it towards sustainable development and prosperity and move the needle on energy security and natural resource development in West Africa.
As members of the Advisory Board, we bring a wealth of knowledge and insights garnered from years of dedicated service in the energy industry. Drawing on our diverse backgrounds and experiences, we will work tirelessly to curate an agenda that addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing West Africa’s energy landscape.
From exploring new investment opportunities to promoting technological advancements and sustainable practices, our goal is to ensure that the West Africa Energy Summit serves as a catalyst for positive change. By bringing together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and decision-makers, we will facilitate meaningful dialogue and foster partnerships that drive innovation and drive progress in the region.
Together, let us harness the power of collaboration and collective expertise to create a brighter and more prosperous future for West Africa’s energy sector. With your valuable input and support, we are confident that the West Africa Energy Summit will exceed expectations and leave a lasting impact on the region’s energy landscape.
Thank you for your commitment to this important endeavor. Together, we will shape the future of energy in West Africa and unlock new opportunities for growth and development.
Warm regards,
Chairperson, Wider African Energy Summit Advisory Board
Advisory Board Members
Cany Jobe
Exploration Director, GNPC Gambia
Mr. Opoku Danquah
CEO Chief Executive Officer at Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
Cynthia Lumor
Deputy MD, Tullow Ghana
Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu
Executive Member, NUPRC
Egbert Faibille Jnr
CEO Petroleum Commission Ghana
Fatima Hussain
MD Corporate FInance, Standard Chartered Bank
Frema Osei Afriyie
Executive Director Destra Group
Gianluca Ciricugno
Baker Huges
Hamilton Esi
Head Corporate Communications Lekoil Limited
Ileana Ferber
CEO & Founder, Colibri Busienss
Iman Hill
Former CEO IOPG and Independent Director
Keside Anosike
Group Communications & Sustainability Manager, West Africa, SLB
Kwaku Ennin
CEO Zeal Environmental
Maggy Shino
Petroleum Commissioner, Republic of Namibia
Moustapha-Bechir
Minister’s Technical Advisor in charge of oil and gas, Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Mr Brian Muriuki
Country Chair Shell Ghana
Nosizwe Nokwe - Macamo
Advisory Board of African Energy Chamber
Mr John Anim
CEO of Platform Petroleum Ltd.
Obo Idornigie
SVP Upstream Analysis, Welligence
Oise Ihonde
Director of Buisness Development, MODEC
Paul Sinclair
Head of Government Relations, TGS
Mr. Rexford Addi-Kissiedu
Senior Manager Client Coverage Resources Sector, First National Bank Ghana Limited
Segun Obagbemi
Head of Corporate Communications, OANDO
Adesola Adebawo
General Manager – Government, Joint Venture & External Relations for Heritage Oil
Marc Guillon
Managing Director, MGGS
Mr. Paul McDade
CEO Afrenta
Mohammed Abdul-Razaq
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisory, Africa Finance Corporation
Adjoba Kyiamah
Executive Director, UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Sandisiwe Ncemane
CEO PetroSA
Kjell Garvik
VP of Africa, Onesubsea
Michelle Burkett
Managing Director of WAGPCo
Dr. Chinnan Dikwal
Vice President of Africa Energy Council
Peter Elliott
Director at Nventures to the Advisory Board of WAES
Olu Ogunfowora
Partner at Àrgentil Capital Partners Limited
Bimbola Kolawole
Vice President - Rystad Energy, Africa
Mansur Mohammed
Head of West Africa Upstream Oil & Gas - Wood Mackenzie
Ayanda Noah
Chair of Central Energy Fund, South Africa
Scott Parker
Business Development Manager, Core Laboratories - Integrated Reservoir Solutions
Oghogho Effiom
Regional Director of Society of Petroleum Engineers
Steve Grant
Chief Executive Officer - Castor Vali Group
Joe Levin
Partner at Watson Farley Williams
Effiong Okon
Managing Director, ANOH Gas Processing Company Ltd.