Board Team

Karim Kaddouh

C.E.O

Lebanese/Nigerian National - Energy Investor and Entrepreneur with 11 years of industry experience in...

Karim Kaddouh

C.E.O

Lebanese/Nigerian National - Energy Investor and Entrepreneur with 11 years of industry experience in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.

Billy Edo

Director

Billy Edo is a proactive Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin and an esteemed member of COREN and...

Billy Edo

Director

Billy Edo is a proactive Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin and an esteemed member of COREN and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), with increasing experience and responsibilities in a broad spectrum of the Oil and Gas Industry possessing over 20 Years’ Experience in various roles, and excellent understanding of the Oil and Gas Business Processes and HSSE processes. Billy’s professional roadmap cuts across Oil and Gas Services, Construction, Exploration and Production, as Project Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, General Manager in several companies, including SPDC, where he delivered several Major Projects, including putting in Place, of over $110 million Facility Upgrade Projects and executing Procurement of over $21 million and with other major EPC Company, E.g., the Chevron Escravos Export Systems Project (EESP), NAOC Kwale Flare Down (KFD), SPDC Pipe Rerouting for Bille/Krakama Gas Plant, amongst 27 Nos others. He was Head, Engineering and Project Delivery, at Cainergy International Limited, working on Asset Integrity Management projects with NPDC and Projects and Engineering Manager for True Blue Energy Services Ltd. Billy Edo also worked as General Manager, Engineering and Integrated Service, in the Vurin Group where he coordinates all Engineering, Projects, Supply Chain Management, Operations & Maintenance, QHSE and Workshop services.

Simeon Okara

Director

Simeon Okara is a dynamic and accomplished individual with a multifaceted career spanning...

Simeon Okara

Director

Simeon Okara is a dynamic and accomplished individual with a multifaceted career spanning the fields of engineering, entrepreneurship, and community service. With a passion for innovation, leadership, and positive impact, Simeon Okara has demonstrated exceptional skills and achievements in various roles across diverse sectors. Simeon Okara holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Business School Netherlands and a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the University of Lagos. With over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, Simeon Okara has held pivotal roles in internationally renowned companies. As CEO and Managing Director of Fortis Engineering Services Limited, Simeon Okara founded the company, established internal processes, and spearheaded business growth in Nigeria's oil and gas services, civil construction, and real estate investments. In senior roles at Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, Simeon Okara exhibited exceptional leadership, project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, contributing to the success of projects with multimillion-dollar budgets. Simeon Okara's leadership extends beyond corporate endeavors. As the Founder and CEO of the Simeon Okara Foundation Project, Okara has pioneered initiatives to provide medical relief for senior citizens and foster entrepreneurship development among small and medium-scale businesses in Lagos, Nigeria. Through community outreach programs and partnerships, Okara has made a tangible impact on the lives of the less privileged, embodying the values of compassion and social responsibility. Simeon Okara has garnered accolades for excellence throughout their career. Notably, Simeon Okara and Fortis Engineering Services Limited were honored with the Seplat Energy Integrity Award for ethical conduct and outstanding vendor performance. Their contributions to offshore operations, production, safety, and asset integrity have earned the company recognition from prestigious organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Institute for Corrosion Engineers (ICorr) in the UK, and the Pipelines Professional Association of Nigeria of which he is a member. Beyond their professional pursuits, Simeon Okara enjoys traveling, golf, social networking, and reading business literature.

Confidential

Director

Nigerian National - Energy Consultant / Entrepreneur with 20+ years of industry experience in...

Confidential

Director

Nigerian National - Energy Consultant / Entrepreneur with 20+ years of industry experience in Subsurface, Engineering, Production, Projects, Business Development.