Phinda Vilakazi

Phinda Vilakazi

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Profile

Phinda Vilakazi is an experienced executive with over 23 years of diverse experience in Oil and Gas, Refining, Manufacturing, Trading, Supply, and Joint Venture management.

1Leadership Experience

  • Senior Vice President for a commercial B2B energy division
  • Managing Director of a liquid fuels and gas marketing & sales business
  • Vice President of an International Energy business division

2Core Expertise

  • Leadership across liquid fuels, natural gas, and renewable energy value chains
  • Passion for talent development through leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams globally

Education & Training

  • BSc in Chemical Engineering

    University of Cape Town

  • MBA

    GIBS, Pretoria

  • Executive Leadership Training

    IMD, Switzerland

Global Footprint

  • Extensive work in energy hubs in the USA, Qatar, Nigeria, and various Sub-Saharan African countries
  • Served on joint venture boards in West Africa, the Middle East, Mozambique, and South Africa
  • Board director for the South African Petroleum Industry Association
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