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Asia Elkhouly

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Contracts Manager at ZALLAF LIBYA OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION managing upstream contracts valued over USD 400 million.

Egypt
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At ZALLAF LIBYA OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION, I provide commercial leadership for upstream contracts supporting exploration, drilling, production, and capital investment projects valued in excess of USD 400 million. I manage the contract lifecycle, from tender strategy and negotiation through administration, claims, and close-out.

At NEWPARK OIL & GAS, I secured more than USD 30 million in business opportunities across Egypt and Libya and delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings. Across my oil and gas career, I’ve worked on commercial and contracts management, procurement, and supply chain activities, including strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and contract governance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ZP
Current

Contracts Manager

Zallaf Libya Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Provides strategic commercial leadership for planning, procurement, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of major upstream oil & gas contracts valued over USD 400 million. Leads commercial and contractual management of complex agreements including Integrated Drilling Contracts, PSA, TSC, EPC, EPCC, FEED, MSA, and JV agreements.

GE

Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSCM) Deputy General Manager

GUPCO – Dragon Oil (Formerly BP Egypt)

May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)

Served as senior commercial and strategic procurement leader, directing enterprise-wide PSCM strategies for upstream operations. Led strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and commercial negotiations, and chaired Contract Action Owner (CAO) activities and Bid Committee reviews.

NG

Head of Contracts

Newpark Oil & Gas

Feb 2013 - May 2021 (8 years 3 months)

Directed the Contracts Department across Egypt and Libya, providing strategic commercial leadership for all contracting activities. Led end-to-end contract lifecycle management, negotiated complex agreements with IOCs and NOCs, and secured business opportunities exceeding USD 30 million.

JL

Contracts Manager

Joint Services Ltd.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Directed commercial management and administration of contracts for offshore drilling, logistics, and supply chain operations. Managed the full contract lifecycle, led negotiations, and structured contractual frameworks to reduce exposure. Secured investment exceeding USD 20 million for a Free Zone entity and delivered annual cost savings over USD 10 million.

PE

Contracts Manager

Petroservices

Jan 2005 - Dec 2012 (7 years 11 months)

Managed end-to-end commercial and contractual administration of upstream oil & gas contracts across Egypt, Oman, Syria, and Iraq. Directed preparation of bids and tenders, led negotiations, and ensured timely procurement of critical materials for drilling campaigns.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CU

Cairo University

Bachelor of Arts, Greek & Latin Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Greek & Latin Studies from Cairo University.

SA

SAP

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing, Procurement

Completed SAP Ariba Start Sourcing certification.

PI

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.

UE

Uniathena Global Education

Executive Diploma, Procurement and Contract Management

Executive Diploma in Procurement and Contract Management from Uniathena Global Education.

II

International Procurement Supply Chain Management Institute

Certified International Commercial Contract Manager (CICCM), Commercial Contract Management

Certified International Commercial Contract Manager (CICCM) from IPSCMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in MMBA Business Administration, Business Administration

Certificate in MMBA Business Administration from IBMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in A Program Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Management

Certificate in A Program Diploma in Financial Management from IBMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in A program Diploma in Global Governance, Global Governance

Certificate in A program Diploma in Global Governance from IBMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in International Law, International Law

Certificate in International Law from IBMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in International Politics, International Politics

Certificate in International Politics from IBMI.

II

International Business Management Institute

Certificate in Principles of Economics, Economics

Certificate in Principles of Economics from IBMI.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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