B.Sc (Engg.) from Government Engineering College, Thrissur and MBA from School of Management Studies, Cochin University
Mr Panicker has over 38 years of technical cum managerial experience. Before joining Nayara Energy, he was the Executive Director of BPCL’s Kochi refinery. He brings with him his capabilities to handle complex and challenging assignments along with an enriching mix of techno-commercial exposure – driving business results, achieving excellence in refining production, creating integrated synergies with various marketing business units, shaping processes and driving organizational excellence.
CFA, CA (Australia & Singapore) and Masters- Yale University, PG Harvard University
Mr. Chin Hwee Tan has more than 23 years of rich experience in management and financial roles. He is currently working as Head of Asia Pacific in Trafigura. Prior to joining Trafigura, he founded the Asia Operations of Apollo Global Management. In the past, he has held the position of Managing Director at Hedge Fund Amaranth Advisors and been on the Advisory Board of Monetary Authority of Singapore, Maritime Port Authority of Singapore and International Olympic Council.
Executive MBA, Stanford University and Degree in Chemistry, Popov Chemical Institute
Ms. Cunningham has more than 20 years of experience managing financial corporations like Deutsche Bank and UCP. She is currently the Head of UCP Private Equity division, overseeing the full private equity investment cycle from deal search to closing. She is also a member of the board of portfolio companies and a member of the UCP Investment Committee.
Fellowship in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing – CIM, UK and completed executive level of programs from Kellog Sales & Marketing and INSEAD World Class Leadership.
Ms. Conroy has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in downstream and has held marketing and operation roles.
"Mr. Andrey Bogatenkov obtained a Bachelor degree from Moscow State University of International Relations in 2002 and has done Executive MBA from Saint-Petersburg State University in 2016. He has also obtained a Doctorate Degree in Economics in 2008. Mr. Bogatenkov has total experience of around 20 years. He was associated with Nayara Energy as Chief Commercial Officer w.e.f. June 2021 to May 2022."
Chemical Engineering Organic, Economics
Mr. Alexander Romanov has more than 21 years of rich experience of working in oil and gas companies in refining and petrochemicals. He is currently working as Vice President for Refining & Petrochemicals in Rosneft Oil Company. He was earlier associated with Saratov Oil Refinery and Alliance Oil Company.
Specialist of Economics degree, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University Mgimo)
With more than 16 years of experience, Mr. Lizunov is currently heading the structured finance and debt obligations department at Rosneft Oil Company. His responsibilities include the coordination of long-term debt financing, management of the existing debt portfolio, supervision of financing activities of international subsidiaries and JVs, and the coordination of dividend distribution by top-holding company. Prior to Rosneft, M.r Lizunov was with TNK-BP (Oil & Gas), Moscow for 10 years.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours); Master Degree in Business Administration, Chartered Accountant Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai has rich experience in the Financial Services sector. She has been closely
associated with large fund managers, MNCs and Indian corporates. She has worked with PwC, ANZ Grindlays Bank PLC (Standard Chartered Bank), Morgan Stanley & HSBC She has overseen mergers and acquisitions of numerous entities.
B.Com, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Member of Institute of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA.
Mr. Deepak Kapoor, former Chairman of PwC India, was associated with PwC for over 30 years and worked as its partner since 1991 and as its Managing Director from 2007 to 2016.
As member of PwC’s India Leadership Team, he handled various leadership roles, leading deals
and working in the Telecom, Entertainment and Media domain. Mr. Kapoor has extensive experience in Audit as well as Business advisory function.
“Mr. Sachin Gupta, holds a B. Tech degree from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, and a MBA degree from Bauer College of Management, Houston University. He also holds a Certified Oil Trader degree. Mr. Sachin has total experience of around 24 years. He is currently working as CEO of Trafigura India Private Limited.”
“Mr. Anton Kabachinskiy has completed Bachelor of Business Administration with honors and holds the Master in Business Administration degree from European University Cyprus. He has over 24 years of experience in the investment banking industry covering numerous roles in new projects and developing business lines. He is presently serving as CEO of UCP Asset Management Limited, Cyprus and Group COO for UCP.”