The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has appointed Afetsi Awoonor as its new Managing Director, effective from yesterday.The announcement, made by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, signals a fresh direction for BOST, one of the most important oil companies in West Africa.The handover was marked by a smooth transition at BOST’s Head Office in Accra, where Dr.

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Edwin Provencal, the outgoing Managing Director, officially passed on the leadership role to Mr. Awoonor. Dr. Provencal shared photos of the handover ceremony on his Facebook page.Mr. Awoonor, who has almost ten years of experience in the African oil and gas industry, comes with a wealth of knowledge. His most recent roles include Senior Partner at DOC Africa and Regional Head of Sales and Marketing at Convenio Energy.

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He also worked at BOST as Manager of Government Relations from 2016 to 2017.“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Provencal for his exceptional leadership. Under his guidance, BOST has grown to new heights, and I am honoured to carry the torch forward,” Mr. Awoonor said during the ceremony.Mr.

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Awoonor shared his focus for BOST moving forward, which includes strengthening operations, encouraging collaboration, and promoting innovation. "My focus will be on strengthening the company and creating an environment of teamwork, innovation, and excellence as we move forward,” he added.The appointment has been widely supported by various stakeholders. The BOST Senior Staff Union expressed their commitment to working with Mr.

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Awoonor and his team to meet the company's goals. The union also highlighted that the appointment shows the President’s trust in selecting highly skilled individuals for key positions.Mr. Awoonor holds an Executive Master’s in International Oil & Gas Leadership from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Master’s in Oil and Gas Management from IFP School.

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His extensive experience in hydrocarbon trading and business development will be valuable in leading BOST, the company responsible for Ghana’s energy security.In addition to his professional career, Mr. Awoonor is committed to social causes through his foundation, the Afetsi Awoonor Foundation, which focuses on empowering youth and women through mentorship and entrepreneurship.With the leadership transition complete, all eyes are now on Mr.

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Awoonor as he works to take BOST to greater heights in the energy sector.

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