MR. LORENZO NICOLÁS MBA OBAMA

Lorenzo Nicolás Mba Obama Nsang is the Deputy General Manager in charge of Human Resources at SONAGAS GE, with over nine years of experience in the hydrocarbon sector in Equatorial Guinea. His career is distinguished by solid and sustained professional progression, as well as his specialization in strategic talent management, labor relations, and organizational transformation.

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He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from Strayer University (United States). This background has allowed him to integrate a modern business vision with a deep understanding of the legal and labor framework applicable to the energy sector.

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Before joining SONAGAS GE, he spent much of his career at Atlantic Methanol Production Company (AMPCO), where he joined in 2015 as Plant Shutdown Administrative Coordinator. Thanks to his performance and leadership, he rose through the ranks to become Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), establishing himself as a strategic business partner in human capital matters.

 

Throughout his career he has led key initiatives in:

 

• Comprehensive payroll, compensation, and benefits management.

• Optimization and digitization of Human Resources processes, with expertise in tools such as SAP, MÁXIMO and DOCUMENTUM.

• Strengthening labor relations, based on a thorough understanding of Equatorial Guinean labor law.

• Developing and mentoring local talent, promoting a culture of ethics, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.​

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In his current role at SONAGAS GE, he leads the corporate Human Resources and Administration strategy, focused on attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified professionals, aligning talent policies with the company's objectives of operational excellence, sustainability, and growth in the national energy sector.