Maryke Ellis

Maryke Ellis currently serves as the Head of Valuations, FP&A, and GHG Accounting at Assala Energy, the largest onshore oil producer in Gabon, where responsibilities include commercial oversight and strategic decision-making regarding investments and operational efficiencies. Prior to this role, Maryke worked at Tullow Oil in various capacities, including Senior Analyst in Corporate Finance, where responsibilities focused on financial strategy and risk analysis, and as a Business Analyst in Commercial & Economics, providing analytical support for a non-operated portfolio. Earlier experience includes a Graduate Trainee role at bp, involving a rotational program across operational and commercial functions. Maryke holds a Master’s degree in Financial & Risk Management from the University of Cape Town, and two Master's degrees from Stellenbosch University, one in Supply Chain Management, Operational Research & Decision Making, and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree.