Our client (HQ in Abuja, Nigeria) is part of a European group of investors with a strong expertise in logistics for semi solid and liquefied hydrocarbon products in Africa. The family owned company operates state of the art production facilities and is building and developing a large transportation fleet and a highly specialized logistic network and infrastructure to service demanding industrial customers all over Nigeria and West Africa. To further manage and develop the company in Africa, we have an exciting and unique long term opportunity available for a : Chief Transition Officer CEO Designate Oil & Gas Industry, Nigeria Expatriate Position Your Mission : In this high impact role you will lead a critical phase of executive leadership transition while preparing to assume full CEO responsibilities. You will partner with the Chairman to gradually take on the day to day management of the company and progress into full operational and strategic oversight. You will assess the existing leadership team and organizational structure and make strategic recommendations to optimize governance, enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. You will ensure continuity and stability and further position the company for its next phase of development and long term success. As head of the management team you will establish and foster a motivating and performance oriented company culture and you will strengthen and elevate effectiveness and efficiency in staffing, structure and organization. Reporting directly to the Board (Nigeria/Europe) you will translate strategic plans in an annual budget and operating plan. You will fulfill the priorities determined by the Board in the context of the company''s operational and strategic objectives with a view to increase shareholder value. You will maintain excellent relations with external stakeholders : e.g. customers, suppliers, financial institutions, local and governmental authorities. Key factor in this role will be the establishment of a close collaboration and solid mutual trust and understanding with the Chairman and family members and a strong alignment with the Board and with the company''s legacy, values and objectives. Your Profile : To qualify for this position you have a proven successful Senior Executive Leadership experience as a CEO or other top level position in the Oil & Gas or related industries with comprehensive expertise in upstream, midstream and downstream operations. You ideally have a firsthand experience working as expatriate in Africa or in other overseas, more inflationary economies. You have the ability to think strategically and translate strategic plans into actionable and impactful operational plans. You excel at driving expansion initiatives, including investments, acquisitions and corporate alliances. You demonstrate outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the capacity to engage and influence senior executives, board members a