Dr Ollie Folayan
AFBE-UK
Co-Founder
Empowering the Future:
Introducing the Wider African Energy Summit Stewardship Council
Stewardship Council
The WAES Stewardship Council comprises senior leaders from across the African energy ecosystem who guide the Summit’s strategic direction, content, and industry engagement. Council members bring deep expertise from operations, government, technology, Legal, and finance sectors.
Council Responsibilities:
- Shaping conference themes and session topics aligned with industry priorities
- Recommending speakers and panellists who bring actionable insights
- Providing market intelligence on key trends, opportunities, and challenges
- Advising on regional focus areas and partner country selection
- Supporting outreach to target audiences across Africa and internationally
- Championing WAES within their networks and organizations
Council Benefits:
- Influence the direction of Africa’s leading energy projects execution platform
- Network with fellow industry leaders in exclusive Council sessions
- Recognition on WAES website, marketing materials, and at the Summit
- Complimentary access to WAES events and VIP functions
- First access to partnership and speaking opportunities
Stewardship Council Members 2026
NJ Ayuk
African Energy Chamber
Executive Chairman
Arthur Ename
NOV
Vice President - Global Accounts | Energy Equipment | Africa
Ileana Ferber
Colibri Business Development LLC
CEO & Founder
Matt Tyrrell
TROIS Geoconsulting
VP Business Development
Ing. Gilbert K. Asase
Gecric Asset Integrity Management Ltd
Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Millicent Samirah Lardi-Glawu
Ecolumiere Solutions Limited
CEO
Greg Quinn
Aodhan Consultancy Ltd
CEO & Managing Director
Simone Santi
Leonardo Group / Eurocam / CCMI
President
Veronica Bolton-Smith
The Critical Minerals Africa Group
CEO and Founder
Ibrahima Talla
African Local Content Association
Executive Secretary
Nelma Antonio
ArcelorMittal
Head of Mining Communications
Beverley Tjarera
Omeya Energy Advisory
Founder and Principal
Joe Ochei
SeLoch Energy
CEO
Interested in joining the
Stewardship Council?
The Council welcomes senior executives from operators, NOCs/NECs, service companies, government agencies, and financial institutions who are committed to advancing African upstream execution.