The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has welcomed Mr Afetsi Awoonor, a Veteran Energy Sector Executive with extensive Sub-Saharan trading experience, as its seventh Managing Director.
The appointment of Mr Awonoor, by President John Dramani Mahama, took effect on January 20, 2025, and he was expected to deliver a strategic shift at one of West Africa ‘s key oil infrastructure companies.
A statement issued in Accra said the transition was formalized during a handover ceremony at BOST’s Head Office in Accra, where outgoing MD, Dr. Edwin Provencal ceremonially transferred leadership responsibilities to his successor in what officials described as “an exemplary display of corporate governance practice.”
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Mr. Awoonor brings nearly a decade of experience in the African oil and gas sector, most recently serving as Senior Partner at DOC Africa and Regional Head of Sales and Marketing at Convenio Energy, where he oversaw hydrocarbon trading operations across the Southern African Development Community region.
His appointment marks a return to BOST, where he previously served as Manager of Government Relations from September 2016 to April 2017.
Mr. Awoonor during the handover ceremony expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Provencal for his dedicated service and impactful leadership. He recognised Dr. Provencal for his exceptional leadership. “Under his guidance, BOST has grown to new heights, and I am honoured to carry the torch forward,” he added.
Mr Awonoor said his focus would be on further strengthening the company and fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence as we drive the next phase of growth and success for BOST and the nation.
The new MD said his immediate focus would also be on internal stakeholder engagement, with plans to directly engage with team members, as he highlighted his commitment to building a collaborative, congenial, high-performing work environment.
The appointment has received broad support from various stakeholders including BOST Senior Staff Union. They pledged their “full support and cooperation to Mr. Awoonor and his leadership team as they work together to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.”
The Union said the appointment “demonstrates the President’s commitment to selecting highly qualified individuals to lead key institutions” in the country.
Mr. Awoonor’s educational background includes an Executive Master’s in International Oil & Gas Leadership from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Management from IFP School, both completed in 2015.
This technical expertise is complemented by his extensive practical experience in hydrocarbon trading and business development across sub-Saharan Africa.
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