Olalekan O. Ogundowole

Director

Olalekan O. Ogundowole, an accomplished player in the Nigerian and International oil and gas industry, particularly in Africa. He is a passionate and self-driven leader with proven multicultural skills having worked in several countries in Africa, Asia and the Gulf. He speaks English and Russian fluently. 

He leads business development initiatives to open new markets, deepen existing relationships and foster revenue growth for businesses. He is a champion with highly extended experience and network in the downstream and upstream industry activities ranging from vessel chartering, operations and to the development and execution of multi-billion dollar projects.

Mr. Ogundowole’s career started with Pace Technical and Engineering Services as a Mechanical Engineer, and thereafter he joined Sahara Energy Group where he grew through the ranks from an Operator, Supervisor, Business Development Manager to become Head of Projects and Deputy General Manager at different times within the subsidiaries of the Group. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lagos and has attended several trainings and courses on Leadership, Negotiations, Vessel chartering and Facility operations.

He has a record of notable achievements of executing high profile projects and over the years was able to achieve a number of milestones in Ghana, Asia and Nigeria, by expanding the business in these regions and countries. He is a member of our board of directors to bring his expertise and experience in business development to enhance growth, development and expansion.