Leadership and Board

Sam has over thirty-five years of experience in financial leadership and strategic investments, his expertise spans from uncovering groundbreaking opportunities in the GCC countries to pioneering energy projects in Latin America and Asia. He has led implementation of cutting-edge technologies in oil extraction and renewable energy sources, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

He has also Initiated and managed a multi-million-dollar investment in next-generation biomass projects, aiming to revolutionize energy production with lower carbon footprints.

Sam has fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders in the energy sector, including governments, local communities, and industry leaders, to support sustainable energy development in emerging markets.

In his early days Sam had a unique opportunity to be a Royal Family Advisor to one of the Senior Royals in GCC. While travelling to over 100 countries he strategized new opportunities in technology, portfolio diversification, infrastructure, and geographical asset allocations for the family.

His vision is to enhance energy availability through innovative solutions, including exploring new oil fields, leveraging technology breakthroughs, and investing in next-generation biomass. His approach combines rigorous market analysis, sustainability principles, and a deep commitment to economic development and environmental stewardship.

Ali S. Abood brings a wealth of experience in international business, finance, and consultancy, with a particular focus on the Middle East and Africa. His extensive career includes senior directorships and advisory roles in numerous multinational corporations, spanning sectors such as mining, energy, commodity trading, and financial services.

Mr. Abood’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovative marketing strategies have consistently secured substantial business deals for his clients. His expertise in arranging funding through international government credit agencies and syndicated loans has been instrumental in facilitating major business transactions. Notable roles in his distinguished career include key positions at Esso (Exxon) and the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, as well as consultancy work for defense, engineering, and various technology firms.

“My extensive experience in international business and finance, particularly in the energy sector, has prepared me well for this exciting role. No other onshore oil blocks have this multi-billion-barrel potential. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to secure key business relationships and funding opportunities that will drive Latin Energy Partners to new heights.” Commented Mr. Abood.

With a Business Commerce degree and professional qualifications in Accountancy and Finance, Mr. Abood’s academic background complements his practical experience. Known for his diplomatic negotiation skills and high-level political and senior business contacts in the Middle East and Africa and around the world, he is well-positioned to contribute to the strategic growth and success of Latin Energy Partners.

Jamie Doyle (JD) is an Exploration and Development Geologist with over 30 years of diverse experience in the upstream oil and gas industry in both conventional oil and gas and coal bed methane assets in the Middle East and Australia.

He has held several senior management positions at both multi-national and small cap companies and state Government. Companies associated with were Shell International (Petroleum Development Oman), Origin Energy Australia and New Zealand, Galilee Energy and the Queensland Department of State Development and Infrastructure.

In addition to his geoscience-specific skills possesses considerable experience and knowledge of associated disciplines including reservoir engineering, drilling and well engineering and petrophysics.

As a Senior Exploration Geologist, Jamie was responsible for cornerstone oil and gas discoveries across four major basins in Australia and Oman. Senecio 3 well discovered the Waitsia conventional gas field in the Kingia and High Cliff formations in the onshore Perth Basin, Australia, which is the largest onshore gas discovery in 40 years in Australia. Myall Creek 2- Discovered the Myall Creek/Churchie conventional gas field in the Tinowon Formation in the Bowen Basin, Australia. Killanoola 1- Discovered the Killanoola oil field in the Sawpit Sandstone in the onshore Otway Basin, Australia. Anbar 1- Discovered the Anbar oil field in the Gharif Formation in the South Oman Basin.

Jamie has Led and managed in Oman a multidisciplinary team that doubled oil production from 12 fields through a combination of near-field appraisal drilling, infill drilling, seismic re-interpretation, well optimisation and advanced reservoir surveillance. Jamie also led Australia Pacific LNG’s 3 year, $450MM coal bed methane exploration programme that matured in excess of 4.5 trillion cubic feet of Reserves, which ultimately underpinned the project’s $24 billion final investment decision for eastern Australia’s largest LNG export project.

Jamie has secured two strategic MOUs with major Indian government and private corporations for collaboration between the parties in India and Australia regarding their respective coal bed methane assets.

Sanjai Chhaunker (SC) is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of rich experience in Project Management, Implementation and International Business Operations. His business experiences and dealings with governments in India and elsewhere along with multinational companies have provided him with rich global business experience.

He has led various projects and businesses in India, USA and other countries. The last being the India Representative of Galilee Energy, Australia a company pioneering in Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Projects in Australia. While heading the company’s India business secured strategic MOUs with major Oil Refinery Company owned by Government of India and a major private corporation for collaboration between the parties in India and Australia regarding their respective coal bed methane assets.

SC was Shareholder, Board member and Managing Director of a very large Infrastructure Project in Bangalore, India where the investing partners were from the Ruling Family of Abu Dhabi. The project covered over 1600 acres of land with an estimated outlay of US Dollars 4 Billion. Other work experiences include International Strategies & Business Consultancy involving technology transfers and collaborations, Financial Advisory Services, etc. Sanjai has started his career in India working as a Finance Manager of a US Dollars 500 Million Business Conglomerate based in Hyderabad, India. He has Earned an MBA Finance (Specialization in International Lending) from USA in the year 1991.