Since stepping into the Acting Managing Director role, Dr. Kester Awani has built the governance structures, delivery frameworks, and high-performance teams that position BRADE as a serious, scalable force in African energy project delivery.
Armed with a PhD and dual PMI certifications — PMP® and PMI-ACP® — he brings 15+ years of leadership across oil & gas, logistics, and business development. His singular focus at BRADE: closing the gap between strategy and execution.
Beyond BRADE, Dr. Awani founded the Dr. Kester Awani Foundation, committed to mentorship, leadership development, and capacity-building for the next generation of African professionals.
He also serves as a Rotarian, contributing to community development and human potential initiatives across the region.

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