Samba SEYE
CV
Experiences
TotalEnergies (2014 – 2026):
• Downstream Strategy – Africa & Middle East
• Commercial Director Africa (multi-country supervision, B2B, margins)
• Chief Operating Officer West Africa (supply chain, logistics, HSE)
• Managing Director – TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria (largest African subsidiary)
• Member of the Ethics Committee of TotalEnergies SE
Shell (1993 – 2014):
• Managing Director of African subsidiaries
• Commercial Director Africa
• Africa Capability Development Director
• Chief Operating Officer West Africa
Degrees
• Postgraduate Degree in Fluid Mechanics – University of Science and Technology of Lille (1989)
• Master’s Degree in Mechanics – University of Science and Technology of Lille
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanics – University of Science and Technology of Lille
teaching
• Design of technical training modules
• Delivery of training sessions for engineers, operators, and executives
• Assignments in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Activities
Independent Consultant & Trainer – Specialist in the downstream oil value chain
Areas of expertise:
• Refining & processes
• Petroleum products & specifications
• Logistics & supply chain
• Physical trading & international markets
• Economic & technical analysis
• Downstream project management
