February 2006 – May 2007:  Director, Government & International Affairs, Country Facing Organization - BP Angola,Luanda

• Promoted strong relationships with the Government, Sonangol and with the wider community to enhance the delivery of the company’s strategy
• Implemented effective lobbying strategy in support of the business that seeks to assist the development and application of appropriate laws by the government
• Conducted timely analysis of the political and socio-economic situation in Angola to develop concise strategy for non technical risk management
• Developed and implemented the company’s reputation strategy and plan
• Promoted connectivity with the company´s Africa region offer

October 2003 to January 2006:  Communications & External Affairs Manager, Communications & External Affairs - BP Angola,Luanda

• Provided C&EA functional expertise to the Angola business development teams and identified priority areas and interventions required to deliver excellent C&EA performance.
• Led the C&EA functional team in Angola and recruited and developed local talent to have a strong succession plan.
• Built core capability in the Angola C & EA team in terms of communications and external affairs, aligned with the group C&EA functional expectations.
• Seek new ways to access Angolan decision making processes and explore new business opportunities for the company.
• Identified and maintained comprehensive relationships and networks with key external stakeholders based upon a platform of trust.  Particular focus upon the Government of Angola, Sonangol,NGOs, local political leaders, multi-lateral institutions, international business community, local communities near to sites of business development and the media.
• Delivered best-in-class communications to enhance  reputation and support business deliver  by tailoring appropriate internal and external messages for targeted audiences.
• Delivered strategies for BP community investment in accordance with the corporate responsibility framework.
• Identified and facilitated the delivery of non-technical risk mitigation plans for the function and business – in line with the planning process.
• Managed or supported senior visits to Angola.
• Set, agreed and managed C&EA functional budgets, providing regular reports as required.
• Actively participated in regional C&EA network.
• Worked closely as part of the integrated regional network, providing direct support to the Country Head and the Regional Director of C&EA.

March 2002 to October 2003:  Political Affairs Manager, Government& Public Affairs - BP Angola, Luanda

• Followed political, economic and social trends in the country to give early warning of possible problems/risks/opportunities.
• Monitored legislation and other activities impacting on the company.
• Contributed to strategies on issues such as value retention, data disclosure, transparency and maritime boundaries.
• Strengthened relationships with President’s office, Ministries, Sonangol and opposition parties to advance the company´s position in Angola and ensure that its views and actions were known and understood.
• Contributed for the implementation of a Local Content strategy consistent with development of a cost competitive local supply market.
• Contributed to the identification and evaluation of non-technical risks and proposed mitigations strategies.
• Produced briefs on Angolan issues relevant to the company  for meetings with key stakeholders.
• Strengthened relations with US/UK Embassies in Luanda and Angolan Embassies in UK and US foreign oil Companies in Angola, British-Angola Forum, US-Angola Chamber of Commerce and Angolan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Maintained dialogue with other FOCs.
• Represented C&EA at regional meetings.

February 2001 to February 2002:  Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Angola to South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

March 1994 to October 2000:  Counsellor, Embassy of Angola to the United States, Washington, DC-USA

October 1991 to March 1994:  First Secretary, Permanent Observer Mission of Angola to the Organization of American States (OAS), Washington, DC-USA

February 1990 to October 1991:  Ambassador´s Assistant, Permanent Mission of Angola to the United Nations, New York - USA

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