Robert Nicolella

Director and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Energy Corp.

Robert Nicolella is Director and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Energy Corp., in the role since June 2023.

Africa Energy Corp. is a TSX Venture and Nasdaq First North listed oil and gas exploration company with an interest in Block 11B/12B offshore South Africa. Nicolella is also financial director of Hosken Consolidated Investments.

In the job

  1. Africa Energy announced Nicolella as chief executive to replace Garrett Soden, who had served as president and CEO since 2017. Source

  2. Africa Energy reported that it had consolidated its interest in Block 11B/12B after the departure of its partners. Source

Career before

  1. 1994-2011Head of Corporate Banking, then Head of Private Banking for the Western Cape, Investec Bank
  2. from 2011Financial director, Hosken Consolidated Investments

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Science and Honours in Accounting Science; CA(SA) since 1994

Sources

  1. africaenergycorp.com
  2. africaenergycorp.com
  3. stainless-steel-world.net
  4. inderes.fi

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