Puma Energy is a leading global energy business which supplies, stores and distributes petroleum products in 48 countries across six continents. Founded in 1997, Puma Energy has its headquarters in Singapore and Geneva and regional hubs in South Africa, Puerto Rico, Australia and Estonia, and employs over 8,000 people globally. 

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Omar joined Puma Energy as Head of Corporate Affairs and ESG in January 2022. Prior to joining Puma Omar spent 5 years working for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as Senior Vice President of Group Communications where he was responsible for internal and external communications, brand positioning and corporate social responsibility. He played a central role in helping to reposition, transform and modernise the organisation. Previously he served as Head of Energy Communications for Mubadala (the UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund and an important Trafigura partner), and Strategy and International Communications Manager for Masdar (Abu Dhabi’s Future Energy Company). Omar is a Board Member of the World Energy Council and the Chair of their Strategy and Communications Committee. He has a BA in English Literature from Concordia University in Canada and an Executive MBA from Insead Business School in France.

Omar Zaafrani

Sean Craig is the current Head of Human Resources at [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy). Sean has held this position since July 2012. Prior to that, they were the Interim CHRO at [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy) from June 2007 to July 2012. Sean has also worked as the HR Technology Stream Lead & Technical Delivery Manager at iFactory Consulting from August 2006 to July 2007. In this role, they were responsible for Engaging customers and acting as liaison for translating business requirements into technical delivery across multiple projects. Sean also led core teams in developing technology fit-for-purpose solutions and successfully assured alignment with established architectural principles, standards and roadmaps. Sean's focus was on the Mining industry. Prior to that, Sean worked as an HR Officer at Teljoy Business Systems from June 2007 to July 2007 where they were responsible for HR Generalist work including Labor Relation activities at the CCMA.

Sean Craig has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from [IE Business School](/org/ie-business-school), a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from [University of Johannesburg](/org/university-of-johannesburg), and a Matric from Potchefstroom High School for Boys. Sean is also certified by Oracle in Oracle E – Business Suite R12.1.

Sean Craig works with Carlos Pons - CFO, [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy), Omar Zaafrani - Head of Corporate Affairs & ESG, and Fadi Mitri - Head of Africa. Sean Craig reports to Andrew Kemp, Interim CEO.

Sean Craig

Fadi Mitri is the current Head of Africa at [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy). Prior to this, they held various positions at different companies including VIVO Energy, Oil & Gas, and Vivo Energy Ghana. Fadi has a wealth of experience in the maritime industry, having worked as an Auditor for Shell International Trading & Shipping Company and as an Operation, Technical and HSSE Manager for Shell Marine Product. Fadi is a Master Mariner by trade and has been working in the maritime industry since 1995.

Fadi Mitri has a United States Marine certificate of competency from the United States Marine Officers School in Quantico, Virginia. Fadi also has a BOSIET from Warsash Maritime Academy in the UK, and is an ISM/ISO - Lead Auditor. Fadi has a degree in Maritime Sciences & Technology from Ecole Navale in France, and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from [National University](/org/national-university) in Cote d'Ivoire.

Their manager is Andrew Kemp, Interim CEO. They work with Omar Zaafrani - Head of Corporate Affairs & ESG, Sophonie Babo - Head of Strategy & Business Development, and Hadi Hallouche - Global Co-Head of Oil Trading, Trafigura.

Fadi Mitri

Michael was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Trafigura Management Board member in January 2008. His principal focus is the management of the middle and back office support teams for the trading division, direct responsibility for the Group’s P&L and responsibility for the Finance function at Board level. Mike joined Trafigura in 1996. He has held various roles within the Group, covering accounting, deals desk and middle office IT development. Mike holds a BSc in Mathematics and Actuarial Studies from Southampton University.

Michael Wainwright

In October 2019, Hadi Hallouche was appointed Co-Head of Trafigura’s Oil Trading Division. This follows his two-year tenure as Head of Oil Singapore where he was responsible for managing the company’s oil and gas trading activity across the Asia Pacific region. Hadi joined Trafigura in 2011 as an LNG Trader. Prior to joining Trafigura, Hadi spent seven years in Royal Dutch Shell. Hadi, an Algerian national, holds a PhD in Economics.



Hadi Hallouche

Sophonie Babo was appointed as Head of Strategy & Business Development, in January 2022. In this role, Sophonie manages the central retail function, in addition to leading business development initiatives for the group, in particular around new fuels and future energies. Over the last 17 years, Sophonie has held various roles across the downstream sector in Africa with Shell, Puma Energy and Oryx Energies. Sophonie was Puma Energy’s Managing Director for Mozambique before transitioning to Oryx Energies as the Managing Director of Tanzania and later as the Group Head of Retail. In May 2021, Sophonie re-joined the Trafigura Group as COO for Africa Trading. In his new capacity, Sophonie will be a member of Puma’s Executive Committee while also retaining his Trafigura role as COO for Africa Trading.

Sophonie Babo

Nicacio Brusaferro

Carlos Pons

Seamus Kilgallon is the current head of aviation at [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy). Seamus has previously worked as the general manager for Africa at Shell Aviation and as the global lubricants OEM sales manager at Shell Lubricants.

Kilgallon has been in the aviation industry for over 10 years. Seamus began their career at Shell Aviation in January 2012, where they were responsible for the company's Aviation business in Africa with a turnover of $500M+. Seamus led the sales, business development and airport operations teams and successfully turned around the business in both financial and operational terms. Seamus also worked closely with the trading and refining teams to ensure supply security and competitive pricing.

In January 2007, Kilgallon joined Shell Lubricants as the global lubricants OEM sales manager. In this role, they were responsible for developing the Shell Lubricants OEM Strategy, winning marketing offers for global OEMs and actively developing selected global focus Truck, Agriculture and Construction OEMs.

Kilgallon's experience in both aviation and lubricants makes him uniquely qualified to head up [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy)'s aviation division. Under their leadership, [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy) has become a leading player in the aviation industry, supplying fuel to some of the world's largest airlines.

Seamus Kilgallon completed a Leadership Programme at [HEC Paris](/org/hec-paris) before completing a Business Management degree at [INSEAD](/org/insead). Seamus is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Technology, law, economics, ethics and sustainability from [Ulster University](/org/ulster-university).

Their manager is Andrew Kemp, Interim CEO. They work with Fadi Mitri - Head of Africa, Nicacio Brusaferro - General Counsel, and Omar Zaafrani - Head of Corporate Affairs & ESG.

Seamus Kilgallon

Martin Urdapilleta

Deborah joined [Puma Energy](/org/puma-energy) in January 2020. Previously, she spent five years working in the Technology sector and joins us from Alibaba Group, where she was Head of International Corporate Affairs & Marketing EMEA, based in London and prior to that she was Senior Director of Communications for EMEA at EBay, based in Zurich. She holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Dundee, UK. Deborah started her career as a research scientist at Royal Dutch Shell, she has also worked in various commercial and technical roles and in other sectors. At Shell she was Global Head of Communications for Shell Retail, Global Head of Communications for Shell’s Technology business and Global Head of Change Communications.

Deborah Binks-Moore

Andrew has over 20 years of experience working in crucial senior finance roles in telecommunications, in addition to experience in the logistics, travel and property sectors. Most recently he was Regional CFO for [VEON](/org/veon)’s operating companies in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Algeria. Prior to that Andrew was CFO of Jazz in Pakistan for three years where he played an instrumental role in the merger with Warid Telecom and the broader turnaround of Jazz’s operations. Before joining the [VEON](/org/veon) Group, Andrew held a number of senior positions, including CFO of Etisalat Nigeria, Managing Director of Morgan Franklin and Group Controller at BT plc.

Andrew Kemp

Pierre joined Trafigura in 2002 and was appointed CFO in January 2007. Before joining Trafigura, he was employed by Merrill Lynch London and Banque Indosuez in the Middle East in various debt and capital market roles. Pierre left Trafigura in October 2015 but remains a director on several boards.

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