CAPEX ENGINEERING - Key Persons
Based in Dubai, Akshay has worked within the consulting industry in India and Middle East. Prior to joining Contax Partners, Akshay worked with Deloitte Consulting in India and did his MBA internship in KPMG UAE where he was actively involved in change management, project management office, market entry strategy, market research, market assessment, competitor bench-marking and developing business propositions. Akshay has a MBA from Indian Institute of Management Indore and an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology India.
Job Titles:
- Russia / CIS Managing Partner
Job Titles:
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Based in Dubai, Amit has extensive experience in business development, corporate strategy, and tendering works related to large energy projects within the Middle East & Africa. Amit also has a strong background in the energy, utility and construction sectors, having worked for some of the most reputed EPCs within the region. Amit holds an MBA in Infrastructure Management from AIIM, Ahmedabad, India and an Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication from RGTU, India.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Director of Business Advisory Services
- VP - Business Advisory
Based in Dubai, Ann-Marie has over 10 years of strategy development and implementation, project management, corporate transformation, risk management, EPC contracting and procurement experience within the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Ann-Marie has a strong background in the energy, utility and construction sectors. Former experience includes working as a strategy consultant for Accenture, particularly with IOC and NOC clients in UK, Holland, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Syria and Qatar. Ann-Marie has a PhD in Developmental Biology from the University of Manchester, England and has been part of Contax Partners since 2008.
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- Turkey Managing Partner / Senior Professional With over 30 Years Solid Trade Experience, Cross Bordering Turkey and European Industrial Markets
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- Managing Director
- Partner
- Managing Partner at Capes Engineering
- VP - Project Development ( Downstream )
Over 25 years of world wide experience in Oil&Gas. Managed at different senior executive roles technology driven sales and marketing organizations. Led investment analysis, acquisitions and business development strategy in engineered equipment, engineering services and refining sectors. Developed operations and asset management for Companies operating in upstream and downstream. Structured international Business Units for major Russian Energy Company. Managed capital intensive industrial projects in Oil&Gas and Infrastructure.
Claudio Roberto Tettamanzi, managing Partner at Capes Engineering said, °The Capes team, including our subsidiary in Russia and Turkey, is very motivated about the strong operational synergies and remarkable growth opportunities that our brand of professional services will provide to the Comas Partners' portfolio'.
Based in Switzerland, Claudio Tettamanzi has over 30 years of international experience in the oil & gas industry, with particular emphasis on management, sales and business development. Over the years, Claudio has gained specific knowledge in the refining and petrochemical space dealing with oil companies, main licensors and contractors across Europe, FSU and Middle East regions. Past experiences include: Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Director for Business Development for leading engineering companies within the refining and petrochemical space. Claudio has a Degree in geological science and hydrocarbon applications from the University of Milan and a Management in Business Administration in industry & Services from the Roosevelt University in Chicago, USA.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Partner
Based in Bahrain, Filippo Fantechi has over 20 years of experience in business development, project management, sales management, establishing business operations and market strategy within the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Russia. Filippo has a strong background in the energy, utility and construction sectors having worked as Project Manager in Iran, Russia and Qatar and Area Manager with Commercial and Operation responsibilities in the United Arab Emirates. Filippo has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Florence, Italy and a Masters in Project Management. He has been part of Contax Partners since 1999.
Based in Dubai, Gaurav has worked within the research industry in India and in the Middle East. In addition to working on various consulting and business development assignments, Gaurav is the manager of the Contax Partners project database "Phoenix". Prior to joining Contax Partners, Gaurav worked for a research firm focusing on tracking the Private Equity industry in India. Gaurav has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Madras, Chennai, India.
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- Partner
- VP - Project Development ( E & P )
Giovanni Salerno has over 22 years of extensive work experience in the E&P industry within Middle East, Australia, Russia, Africa, Latin America and India. With a strong background in the areas of field development and rehabilitation for both onshore and offshore operations, Giovanni has worked for leading IOCs alongside major NOCs to implement innovative processes in reservoir optimization and completion. Additionally, he has also provided consulting services for various companies in the upstream sector. Giovanni holds a B.Sc. degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering from University of Bologna and has published several technical papers on completion methodologies. Furthermore, he owns several patents on autonomous completion devices.
Job Titles:
- BUSINESS ADVISORY PROJECT MANAGER
Based in Dubai, Kalpesh has over 8 years of work experience within the management consulting industry of the Middle East and Africa markets. Prior to joining Contax Partners, Kalpesh worked for a boutique corporate finance and management consulting firm run by a McKinsey & Co Consultant. Kalpesh has a MBA (Honors) from Brandeis University, Waltham, MA and an Undergraduate degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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- Associate Director Chemicals
Over 21 years of world wide experience in Oil & Gas and other industrial sector. Sales and Business development manager for multinational company dealing with filtration and separation technologies. Head of technical and business development for chemical products. Business unit manager for middle east. New markets development in different countries. Worldwide partners and suppliers network. New Technologies application and development, Troubleshooting and Process optimization, Scientific coordinator, Projects coordinator, Marketing & Communication experience. International consultant and advisor.
Senior executive with 30+ years experience supervision in engineering procurement and construction monitoring in oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical and fiber industries gained in world class Engineering Company. Held various international business roles, including management operations in Europe, Africa, Russia and CIS, most recently holding position of Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing in leading EPC contractor. Managed the implementation of capital intensive industrial projects in Oil&Gas, Petrochemical and Infrastructure.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Nabeel has over 10 years of work experience within the Oil & Gas and Industrial sectors of the Middle East Market. Prior to joining Brent, Nabeel worked as a Sales Engineer in the manufacturing sector and was involved with major energy and energy related projects within the region. Nabeel graduated from Pondicherry University, India, with a Diploma in Engineering.
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- Associate Director Refining
20 years of business experience in finance and administration gained in major international consulting groups and in Italian labor intensive companies. Held CFO full line responsibilities in 4 out of top ten private Italian Groups operating in Infrastructure, Oil&Gas and Civil Construction. Structured project finance packages for international projects. Supported acquisitions and dismission, including legal and fiscal aspects, of companies and assets in infrastructure, gas distribution and public construction.
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- Russia / CIS Business Development Director
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- Projects & Development Manager
Wide experience in International Economic Relations for large stated owned oil&gas company in sales coordination of oil products. Supporting management of projects development for capital intensive industrial projects supplied by Japanese and Italian contractors for Russian, German and Swiss companies.
Based in Dubai, Shamlee has worked within the research industry in the US, India and the Middle East. At Contax Partners, Shamlee is in charge of scanning the energy market, maintaining and updating the Phoenix database on a daily basis and providing support to the BA team for client deliverables. Shamlee has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.