Board-Level Profile 

• 20+ years of leadership across global energy trading and commodity markets 
• Senior roles at Shell, Gunvor and E3 Energy 
• Oversight of multi-billion-dollar portfolios across crude, fuel oil and distillates markets 
• Enterprise risk exposure across MENA, Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific 
• Strategic advisor to CEOs and boards on capital allocation and market positioning 
• Deep expertise in geopolitics, sanctions environments and global energy flows 

Strategic Perspective 

Said brings a strategic perspective shaped by direct exposure to the forces that drive global commodity flows, pricing dynamics and long-term market structure. 

His career has unfolded during periods of significant industry change including sanctions regimes, regulatory shifts and evolving energy transition dynamics. This experience has provided him with a clear understanding of how geopolitics, macroeconomic trends and infrastructure constraints influence energy markets. 

He approaches strategy through the lens of capital discipline, risk awareness and long-term value creation. This perspective informs his work with executive leadership and boards as organisations navigate uncertainty while positioning for sustainable growth.

Governance and Board Partnership 

Said has worked closely with executive leadership teams and boards on matters of strategy, governance and enterprise risk. 

During his tenure as Global Head of Trading at E3 Energy, he partnered directly with the CEO and Board on capital allocation, commercial strategy and long-term partnerships. His role included providing strategic insight into market developments, geopolitical dynamics and emerging structural risks across global energy markets. 

Through this engagement he contributed to board-level discussions on enterprise risk exposure, growth opportunities and long-term market positioning. 

Enterprise Impact and Capital Stewardship 

Throughout his career, Said has operated with direct accountability for large-scale trading portfolios spanning physical supply chains and derivatives markets across multiple jurisdictions. 

His leadership has included oversight of multi-billion-dollar commercial exposure, complex logistics chains and integrated trading strategies across crude, fuel oil and distillates markets.

He has consistently balanced commercial opportunity with disciplined capital stewardship through strategic capital deployment, structured hedging frameworks and robust risk oversight. 

His experience across markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific provides a broad understanding of the forces shaping global energy flows and capital allocation within the sector. 

Capital Allocation and Portfolio Construction 

A central element of Said’s leadership has been the strategic construction and management of global trading portfolios designed to balance opportunity with capital discipline. 

His experience spans both physical and paper markets, enabling the integration of supply chain positioning, hedging strategies and financing structures into coherent portfolio frameworks. 

Across multiple market cycles he has identified structural arbitrage opportunities during periods of market dislocation while maintaining strong downside protection through disciplined risk management. 

Risk Governance in Volatile Environments 

Energy markets are shaped by geopolitical, regulatory and macroeconomic forces. Said’s leadership experience has consistently involved navigating these dynamics while maintaining rigorous governance standards. 

He has operated within complex regulatory frameworks including sanctions regimes and evolving compliance requirements, ensuring that commercial decisions remain aligned with organisational risk tolerance and legal obligations. 

His approach emphasises proactive risk identification, scenario planning and structured oversight so that volatility is managed responsibly while preserving the ability to capture market opportunity. 

Global Platform Leadership 

Said has built and led globally dispersed trading teams across multiple regions and time zones while managing infrastructures that connect physical supply chains with global financial markets. 

His leadership combines commercial accountability with organisational development, fostering high-performing teams while maintaining strong governance across international offices. 

By integrating regional expertise with global strategic oversight, he has helped scale trading platforms capable of operating across diverse regulatory environments and evolving market conditions. 

Geopolitics and Energy Flows 

Energy trading is deeply influenced by geopolitical developments. Over two decades, Said has developed a strong understanding of how political events, regulatory frameworks and infrastructure constraints shape commodity flows and pricing structures. 

His experience across regions where geopolitical developments directly affect supply chains provides insight into how global events translate into commercial risk and opportunity. 

This perspective enables him to support executive leadership and boards in interpreting geopolitical developments as strategic factors influencing long-term market structure and capital deployment. 

Energy Transition: Commercial Reality vs Narrative 

As the global energy system evolves, organisations must navigate the transition toward lower-carbon energy while maintaining stable supply chains. 

Said brings a pragmatic perspective shaped by experience within the physical trading systems that underpin global energy supply. He recognises the importance of energy transition while understanding the structural realities of global demand, infrastructure constraints and the pace at which markets adapt. 

This balanced perspective helps bridge the gap between policy ambition, market realities and the commercial frameworks required to support a secure and sustainable global energy system.

Areas of Board Contribution 

Said brings particular value to boards and executive leadership teams in areas including: 

• Capital allocation and investment discipline 
• Enterprise risk and market exposure oversight 
• Global energy markets and commodity trading 
• Emerging market growth strategies 
• Energy transition and market structure 
• Trading governance and portfolio risk management