Africa Oil Week 2025 Advisory Board

A True Industry-Led Event

Africa Oil Week (AOW) has been at the forefront of driving meaningful conversations, partnerships, and transactions within the oil, gas, and energy sector for over three decades. One of the core principles that we believe in the new AOW is to ensure the event is run with the industry and regional leadership, for the long term success of our collective goals.

With the support of our Advisory Board, AOW will be uniquely shaped and directed by the insights, expertise, and guidance of the industry itself, composed and shaped by influential leaders and experts across the energy value chain.

The Power of Industry Leadership

The AOW Advisory Board plays a crucial role in determining the direction and focus of the event, ensuring that the conference stays relevant and delivers maximum value to the entire oil and gas community.

Comprised of sector leadership, the advisory board provides strategic input on the program, ensuring that it addresses the most pressing challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the industry today. This collective expertise ensures that AOW remains an event of substance, grounded in the needs of the region and that of the sector.

Driven by Leading Figures

The advisory board for AOW 2025 is made up of an impressive roster of individuals who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives. Their guidance is instrumental in shaping the agenda and content, ensuring that the event is relevant, insightful, and of the highest quality. The board's input is what allows AOW to offer delegates the opportunity to hear directly from the people shaping the future of the industry.

National Stakeholder Committee, Republic of Ghana

Meet the esteemed members of the AOW 2025 National Stakeholder Committee and Advisory Board

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Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana

Ministry of State Energy, Republic of Ghana

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GNPC

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

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TEMA

Tema Oil Refinery

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PC

Petroleum Commission

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NPA

National Petroleum Authority

The depth of knowledge and insight brought by each board member is what makes AOW an event so unique to the topic matter and subjects closest to the AOW community. Their direct involvement ensures that the themes, topics, and discussions at AOW are focused on the real needs of the industry, driving collaboration, and generating tangible outcomes for all attendees.

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Emmanuel Ibe Kachiku

Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Nigeria
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Shakwa Nyambe

Partner SNC Law
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Kadijah Amoah

CEO Pecan Energies
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Obo Idornigie

SVP, Global Upstream Research, Welligence
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Diederic Bax

Upstream Origination Manager, Shell
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Alero Balogan

GM, HR & Business Support Group, Oando
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Sharika Iddrisu

Commercial Operations Manager, Tullow Oil
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Nick Baker

Country Manager, Heritage Oil
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Hywel Upshall

Head of Exploration, Murphy Oil
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Roger Brown

CEO, Seplat
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Hamilton Esi

GM, Corporate Communications, Lekoil
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Helio Cumbi

Head of Communications, ExxonMobil
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Ann-Marie Scott

New Ventures/Exploration Africa, PETRONAS
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Raymond Cahill

VP, EAGE
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Mike Millington

Business Development Officer EAME, Shearwater
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Emmanuel Nformi

Business Development Manager, Sub Saharan Africa, Viridien
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Jeremy Asher

CEO, Tower Resources
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Neil Hodgson

VP Geoscience, Searcher
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Pål Gunnar Heistad

SVP Business Development, Yinson
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Gianluca Ciricugno

Africa Director, Baker Hughes
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Nahed Kahloul

VP Offshore Atlantic East EXD, SLB
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Oise Ihonde

Director of Business Development, MODEC
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Mohammed Abul-Razaq

SVP & Head Capital Mobilisation & Partnerships, AFC
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Luca Vignati

Upstream Director, ENI
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Grayson Andersen

VP Capital Markets, ReconAfrica
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Charles Sangweni

Director General, Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA)
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Maggy Shino

Petroleum Commission, Namibia
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Ade Adeola

Managing Director, Energy & Natural Resources Standard Chartered Bank
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Gbenga Komolafe

Commission Chief Executive NUPRC
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Lamé Verre

Co-Founder & Chair Advisory Board Lean In Equity & Sustainability
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Giovanni Aquilina

Exploration Director Azule Energy
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Matthieu Milandri

Head of Upstream Finance Trafigura
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Steve Grant

CEO Castor Vali Group
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Cany Jobe

Director of E&P, Gambia National Petroleum Corporation
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Luke Woodard

Managing Director, Energy Investments and Structuring, Mercuria
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Kevin Dadzie

Head of Country, Ghana, BP
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Jan Pluis

Exploration Manager, Chevron
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Pat van de Loosdrecht

Southern Africa Chair and Board member, Lean In Equity & Sustainability
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Paul McDade

CEO Afentra

An Event for the Industry, by the Industry

With the advisory board leading the way, AOW 2025 will feature a carefully curated program that addresses the critical issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the oil, gas, and energy sector today. It will create an unparalleled platform for networking, sharing insights, and driving deal-making among key stakeholders—from governments to the private sector, and from operators to service providers.

Join us at AOW 2025 in Accra, Ghana, to be part of an event that truly embodies the spirit of collaboration and industry leadership, shaping the future of energy in Africa and beyond.