The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has welcomed 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 formalised 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.”
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.
“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,” he said.
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 focuswould also be on internal stakeholder engagement, with plans to directly engage with team members, as he highlighted his commitment to fostering 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.
Similarly, the Ketu North arm of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in their congratulatory message, said “this critical designation is a testament to his unwavering dedication, loyalty, and exceptional competence.”
They also expressed “profound gratitude to President Mahama, for recognising and rewarding loyalty, hard work, competence, and merit through this crucial appointment.”
Other stakeholders, who supported the appointment are Weta Traditional Area Chiefs’ Council, The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the NDC.
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.
Beyond his corporate role, Mr. Awoonor had demonstrated commitment to social development through the Afetsi Awoonor Foundation, established in 2023 to support human resource development in local communities, with particular focus on youth and women empowerment through training, mentorship, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
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