Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) – Africa’s leading energy investment platform – is pleased to announce the appointment of James Chester as CEO, effective June 26, 2024.
Having served as Co-Founder and Senior Director at ECP, Chester brings a wealth of experience in events, strategic communications, custom publishing, and investment promotion activities across Africa’s rapidly growing markets. He has led projects such as the South Sudan Oil&Power conference and the Libya Energy&Economic Summit, working closely with government and private sector stakeholders to highlight investment opportunities and deliver tangible results.
With successful ventures like the US-Africa Energy Forum and the Angola Oil&Gas networking event in Houston, Chester has played a pivotal role in connecting American companies with African investment prospects. As CEO, he will continue to innovate and develop strategies to attract global capital, knowledge, and technology to Africa’s energy sector, adapting to the evolving investment landscape and driving industry growth.
“We are excited to appoint James Chester as CEO, given his dedication to the company, strong financial expertise, and deep market understanding. James’s experience in South Sudan, Libya, and the US, coupled with his involvement in various departments, positions him well to bring a fresh perspective to our offerings,” says Kelly-Ann Mealia, ECP Chairperson.
This appointment aligns with ECP’s dynamic 2024 events calendar, which includes the Angola Oil&Gas conference in Luanda, the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power conference in Dakar, African Energy Week in Cape Town, and the Libya Energy&Economic Summit in Tripoli.
“I am honored to lead ECP into its next phase of success, focusing on our strategic vision and advancing Africa’s energy sector. I am eager to bring new partners onboard, expand our audience reach, and enhance our market presence,” says Chester.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.