Alan has extensive international experience and a strong industry reputation and is experienced in both the downstream and upstream oil and gas industries. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineering having graduated from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. Alan has had the opportunity to hold key roles in prominent organizations including Exxon Mobil, Lasmo, Cairn Energy and Tullow and, most recently, has been the CEO at ROC Oil, Afren and Providence Resources. He has lived and worked in several…
Mr. Diab graduated in 1972 from the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo. He is the Founder and CEO of PICO Group (a group of companies that has been successfully operating in key sectors of the Egyptian Economy). He is also Chairman of Sunset Hills for Reconstruction Co., a Board Member of Egyptian Multi Investment and Tourism Companies, Co-founder of the Cairo Capital Club and Co-founder of one of Egypt’s largest independent daily newspapers. Moreover, Mr. Diab is actively…
“Shahira Diab transformed La Poire from a pastry chain of 20 shops to well-rounded foodservice and retail group of companies, with activities ranging from food production and retail to convenience and fuel retailing as part of a longstanding agreement with ExxonMobil Egypt.In addition to being a Cheiron Board Member, Shahira is on the Board of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Cairo Chapter since 2007 and she is also Cairo’s Chapter Chair.”…
Mr. Tawfik Diab currently occupies the position of PICO Energy Services Holding Company’s Executive Chairman. In his previous role as Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Diab transformed Cheiron Petroleum Corporation from a national player into a leading independent Egyptian exploration and production company with operations in Egypt, Mexico and Romania and a specialization in revitalizing mature fields. Mr. Tawfik is a member of the Board of Directors of Al-Ahly for Development and Investments and Cairo Financial Holdings and is a…
Mr. Thomas is a seasoned oil and gas industry professional with over 35 years of experience in the sector. He started his career as a petroleum engineer with Conoco, working in the UK and Dubai before moving into reservoir engineering and asset management positions. Subsequently, he joined Lasmo where he became the Group GM Operations and, following the company’s acquisition, held three regional Vice President roles with Eni managing the North Sea, Russia/Asia/Australia and West Africa asset portfolios. Subsequently, David…
Mr. James Dewar has over 30 years of international business, finance, accounting and commercial experience. He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director (NED) and Audit Committee (AC) Chair for PICO International Petroleum and Cheiron Petroleum Corporation. He is also a NED and AC Chair for Ambit Energy Corporation, a Nigerian focused E&P company planning a future London listing. Mr. Dewar is also currently the Non-Executive Chairman of lifetile, a technology start up that has raised four rounds of finance for an innovate…
Dr. Ahmed Darwish currently holds the position of Chairman for the General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone and was previously the Minister of State for Administration Development (2004-2011). He was also a consultant to a number of international organizations (UNDP, UNIDO, UNESCO, FAO, ESCWA, European Union and World Bank), government organizations and companies in Egypt, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and United States. Holds various awards and is a published and internationally recognized professional.…
