Shakwa Nyambe, Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has been appointed as the president-elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) for the period of 2024-2025.
His historic appointment, being the first African to lead and be elected as president-elect of the AIEN since its founding in 1982, was confirmed at the AIEN Board of Directors meeting held on the 10th of June 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
His appointment paves the way for him to become the substantive President of the AIEN for the period 2025-2026.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the President-Elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our dedicated team and the unwavering support of our members. I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors and working closely with our members to further strengthen AIEN’s position as a global leader in the energy sector,” he said of his appointment.
Nyambe’s journey with the AIEN began as an ordinary dedicated member, leading to his role as Regional Chapter Director for Africa.
In addition to his leadership roles, Nyambe actively participates in several AIEN committees, including the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) Committee, the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Committee, the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement Committee, the Drilling Contract Committee, and the Hydrogen Taskforce.
The AIEN, is an independent not-for-profit professional membership association headquartered in Houston, Texas, supports international energy negotiators by enhancing their effectiveness and professionalism globally.
The organization is renowned for producing model contracts widely used in the international energy industry.
Although the association’s roots are in Houston, Texas, USA’s upstream oil sector, it has now grown to be a truly global organization serving the needs of cross-border energy negotiators in the upstream, midstream, and downstream hydrocarbon sectors.
It is now represented in more than 110 countries, encompassing numerous international oil and gas companies, energy companies, host governments, law firms, consulting firms, and academic institutions. AIEN members come from a variety of disciplines, including commercial, technical, academic, and legal.
