George Toriola

GM, Strategy & Business Development, FIRST E&P

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Mr. Toriola is an accomplished E&P professional with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. He has held several leadership positions in both the Energy and Finance sectors, overseeing acquisitions, startups, operations, development, and the integration of energy assets. Additionally, he has led initiatives in business development, project execution, portfolio management, and asset rationalization across the hydrocarbon value chain. Before joining FIRST E&P, Mr. Toriola was the Managing Partner at aboutique investment firm, where he was responsible for enhancing the value of energy businesses in various geographies worldwide. Prior to this, he served as the Managing Director at Newcross Exploration & Production Limited. Mr. Toriola holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.