Serge Wamba Fosso is a seasoned international business executive with over 25 years of experience spanning technical operations, corporate leadership, and business development across the global energy sector. Holding advanced academic credentials — a Master in Physics from École des Ponts et Chaussées and a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics from École Normale Supérieure (Paris) — he combines rigorous analytical thinking with proven executive leadership.
His oil and gas career was forged at Schlumberger, where over 22 years he rose through progressively senior roles: from Wellsite Engineer and Technical Director operating across 20+ countries, to Director of Quality & HSE for Europe-Africa, Vice President of Corporate HR (Houston), and ultimately Managing Director & Vice President Europe & Africa. This trajectory reflects a rare blend of field expertise, operational excellence, and C-suite leadership — with business exposure spanning more than 100 countries.
Since 2018, Serge has served as Vice President at NESR (NPS Energy), a NASDAQ-listed oilfield services group with over 7,000 employees, operations in 14 countries, and revenues exceeding US$1 billion. In this capacity, he drives commercial strategy, regional expansion, and client relationships across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on upstream and downstream services. A strategic leader known for building high-performance teams, driving process improvements, and delivering results in complex, multicultural environments, Serge Wamba Fosso represents a rare combination of deep technical heritage and executive business acumen in the African energy landscape.
A strategic leader known for building high-performance teams, driving process improvements, and delivering results in complex, multicultural environments, Serge Wamba Fosso represents a rare combination of deep technical heritage and executive business acumen in the African energy landscape.
