Who we are
Board of Directors – Pecan Energies AS
Our board members have extensive global experience from the entire E&P value chain.
Sameh Shenouda
Chair
Mr. Sameh Shenouda, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at AFC, leads origination, execution and portfolio management of transactions across a wide range of sectors and products. With over 27 years of experience in infrastructure investments, project development and fundraising in international capital markets, Mr. Shenouda has a deep knowledge of African markets, with specific experience in Power, Transport & Logistics, Industrial and Oil & Gas sectors.
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Osam Iyahen
Board Member
Mr. Osam Iyahen is a Senior Director at AFC. He is responsible for the natural resources sector where he leads client coverage, transaction origination, in addition to providing technical advisory in deal execution.
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Amadou Soumano
Board Member
Mr. Amadou Soumano, Deputy Director & Lead Counsel at AFC, has over 15 years of transactional and investment experience. He provides legal oversight of the Company’s operations, as well as assisting with compliance and regulatory matters.
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