Ogutu Okudo
Ogutu Okudo | |
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| Born | 1992 (age 31–32) Kenya |
| Alma mater | United States International University Africa (Bachelor of Arts in International Relations) University of Aberdeen (Master of Science in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management) |
| Occupation(s) | Oil and Gas Executive, Energy consultant |
| Years active | 2017 — present |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Board of Directors at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya |
Ogutu Okudo (born c. 1992), is a Kenyan oil and energy executive who serves as a Board Director at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya. She is also the Kenya country manager for SpringRock Group, an African upstream oil development company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She concurrently serves as an energy consultant to the Kenya's Ministry of Petroleum and Mining.[2] In addition, she is the Founder and CEO of the social enterprise, Women in Energy and Extractives Africa (WEX Africa).[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Okudo was born in Kenya circa 1992. After attending local primary and secondary schools, she was admitted to the United States International University Africa, in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. She went on to study at the University of Aberdeen, in Scotland, where she graduated with a Master of Science degree in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management.[2]
Career
[edit]Since 2017 at the age of 25 years, she has worked as the country manager for SpringRock Energy, an international oilfield and servicing company.[4]
She is also the founder and CEO of Women in Energy and Extractives Africa (WEX Africa), a Nairobi-based non-government organisation, with members in eight African countries and membership in excess of 3,500, of whom, 1,200 are in Kenya, as of 2020.[4] The NGO encourages women to take up careers in the male-dominated oil and gas industry. When they get there, they are advised to take up careers in the most lucrative areas, including waste management, consultancy, oil transportation and security in oil mines. Members encourage girls to take STEM courses in school and to seek careers in oil and gas.[4]
Other considerations
[edit]She is a board member of the Association of Women in Extractives Kenya (AWEIK). Crans Montana Forum recognised her with the award of New Leader of Tomorrow, for her role in advocating for women in the energy sector.[4] In 2020, Forbes Africa named her among the top 30 Africans under 30 years of age.[5] Further on in 2020 Ogutu was appointed to the African Energy Chamber highest-level advisory committee to serve on local content matters and support capacity building across the continent.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Africa Oil Week (2020). "Ogutu Okudo, Country Manager SpringRock Energy". Africa Oil Week. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ a b James Kahongeh (3 June 2020). "Okudo: Region's energy sector is just ripe for women, youth". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Stephanie Bailey (21 November 2019). "One woman's mission for equality in the oil and gas industry". Atlanta: Cable News Network. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d James Kahongeh (18 March 2020). "Breaking barriers in oil and gas sector". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ The Star Kenya (6 April 2020). "Top 30 under 30: Kenya's Ogutu Okudo named in Forbes Africa list". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ APO Group (16 July 2020). "Local Content Advisory Committee to push for a More Inclusive Energy Industry". The Guardian (Nigeria). Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2022.