AILA OBIOCHA

● Managing a $150 billion dollar, multi-asset investment fund of energy infrastructure, power, chemicals, gas, CCS,
LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, and renewables.
● Ensure compliance with corporate governance through board seats on the investee companies.
● Work proactively with the respective CEO's of each portfolio business on strategy and value-driving initiatives that
will deliver dividends back to XRG.
● Lead end-to-end investment processes, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, structuring, and negotiation of terms for new and follow-on investments.
● Supervise the origination, structuring, and execution of investments that align with XRG's return metrics.
● Lead investor engagement and strategic fundraising efforts for portfolio companies, preparing data-driven materials
and cultivating relationships with institutional investors and infrastructure funds.
● Present portfolio performance and return metrics, investment recommendations to the Board.
● Identify infrastructure, energy and low carbon alternative investment opportunities in the market to enable XRG
achieve its long term strategy and reach Net Zero Carbon commitments in support of the UAE's energy transition
goals. 

● Maintain a strong network across C-level executives, investors, bankers, and industry partners to identify investment
opportunities and support portfolio growth.
● Serve as board member, guiding portfolio companies on strategy and financial improvements.
● Lead business planning and financial modelling for portfolio companies, providing hands-on support in investment
proposals, asset acquisitions, corporate M&A, and debt fundraising.
● Present investment business case to executive board and investment committees, including financial forecasts, risk
assessments, and exit strategies, securing internal buy-in and approvals.
● Supervise the implementation of value creation plans and financial best practices across the portfolio, aligning with company boards and finance committees on KPIs, budgets, and 5-year strategic plans.
● Arrange capital structuring and project financing activities, together with treasury, banks, lenders, and financing
partners to secure investment funding.

● Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify potential business opportunities. Perform investment
screening to evaluate market opportunities
● Developed financial models and deliver financial analysis to support project finance, investments, sale and purchase decisions, bid approvals and licensing applications.
● Created complex project finance models to assess project economics, cost of capital, cash flows, debt financing,
and other key metrics.
● Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of each business opportunity, with an internal team of legal, engineering,
marketing and accounting, to assess project feasibility and develop project proposals.
● Led the negotiation process and supported the acquisition process, including due diligence, financial analysis, and legal documentation.
● Monitored project performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the implementation of corrective
actions as necessary.
● Prepared management reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate project updates, progress, and financial projections.
● Collaborated with external advisors, banks, financial experts, legal teams, and govern stakeholders.
● Delivered financial modelling and investment valuations of corporate acquisition and asset development
opportunities.
● Engaged in commercial agreement negotiation, sale and purchase agreements, and other operating agreements.
● Prepared business presentations, Investment Committee papers and Board material and presentations.

● Facilitated business development deals from sourcing to screening, analysis, offer and close on behalf of the government.
● Conducted financial modelling and investment analysis of asset investments, acquisitions, and joint venture
economics with prospective partners and investors.
● Supported deal sourcing, investment screening and financial modelling of domestic and foreign investments.
● Designed fiscal and commercial agreements for the State of Qatar to incentivise foreign company investments.
● Supported economics evaluation and commercial negotiations between the State of Qatar and IOCs.
● Delivered profits for the State of Qatar through business opportunities (cargo diversions, royalty calculations and tax holiday negotiations).
● Provided scenario analysis and risk management to facilitate project decision gates and project planning phases.
● Evaluated the economic feasibility and profitability of opportunities throughout the project lifecycle: from exploration,
production, transportation, storage, distribution, and export.
● Supported the development and execution of M&A transactions with comprehensive financial analysis and complex
financial models, including risk and uncertainty analysis.
● Prepared reports, dashboards and project updates for senior management on the technical, commercial and economic analyses of various oil and gas projects.
● Delivered asset economics support for long term business plans, project investment opportunities, well drilling
programs, and field life enhancement opportunities.
● Reviewed, drafted and evaluated commercial terms of sale and purchase agreements to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
● Supported business development initiatives, including identifying new business opportunities, developing proposals
and business cases, and negotiating and closing deals.
● Delivered accurate and timely reporting of contractual and commercial performance, including monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators and metrics.
● Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, and to manage disputes and claims related to contractual obligations.

● Supported financing negotiations with joint venture partners, banks and investment associates.
● Managed deal origination, screening, analysis, offer and close on behalf of the government.
● Performed Portfolio and LP reporting to all shareholders and the government authorities.
● AML/KYC compliance for offshore shell companies, engaging in trading and sales of Kazakhstan oil contracts.

● Designed the investment valuation of energy assets.
● Supported commercial negotiations for energy transportation and processing.

● Credit analysis to support €16m extension of credit to commence trading with new counterparties.
● Advised Marketing and Sales teams on commercial strategies to win gas and power tenders.

MSc Blockchain and Digital Currency

Diploma, Energy Law, CEPMLP

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

BA (Hons) International Business, Finance and Economics (1st Class)