London, United Kingdom, September 2024 – Monica Rodriguez has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Africa Oil Corp., a Canadian oil and gas company with operations spanning Nigeria, Kenya, and Guyana. With a career dedicated to transforming HR strategies and operations across global sectors, Monica steps into this role with a focus on driving HR innovations and shaping the workforce of Africa Oil Corp. as the company continues its global growth trajectory.
In her new role, Monica will lead Africa Oil Corp.’s HR functions to optimize talent management, enhance organizational culture, and support the company’s strategic initiatives in the oil and gas sector. Her proven expertise in HR transformation, leadership development, and global HR operations will be instrumental in ensuring the company’s continued success.
Monica Rodriguez joins Africa Oil Corp. after serving as Transformational Senior HR Consultant at the World Gold Council, where she designed and implemented HR strategies that boosted efficiency and innovation across a global geographical scope. Prior to that, she was the Head of People Operations – Director at Mazars in the UK, where she led the transformation of the HR and People & Culture team, driving a digital-first approach and improving employee and user experiences across multiple countries.
Monica’s leadership experience also includes over eight years at TotalEnergies, where she served as Country HR VP and HR Director. In these roles, she led strategic HR initiatives that contributed to the company’s business growth, transformation, and employee engagement. Her early career saw her as a trusted HR Business Partner at CGG, where she supported the leadership team in managing HR for key departments, including R&D and expatriate teams.
Africa Oil Corp. is a Canadian oil and gas company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol AOI. With producing and development assets in deepwater Nigeria, development projects in Kenya, and an exploration and appraisal portfolio across Africa and Guyana, Africa Oil Corp. is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to responsible and sustainable energy development.
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