Andre Van Wyk Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

• Briefed with providing both the strategic direction and transaction leadership for the Oil & Gas business during a period of market volatility, I define strategy and support executive decision making. From developing.
• Established Business Planning function, implementing process to translate strategic objectives into E&P game plan and identifying initiatives to achieve objectives;
• Championed the Continuous Improvement Initiative in E&P, which will see the business exceed target Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), bolster CAPEX savings and increase profit;
• Enhanced risk mitigation via target country due diligence reviews through a cross-functional team and external service providers;
• Developed standard contracts for all key supply chain contracts in upstream, streamlining and shortening contracting processes.

Chairman | E&P Internal Governance Committee, Sasol 2018 to CurrentMember | Legal Executive Committee, Sasol 2011 to 2013Member | E&P Executive Committee, Sasol 2014 to CurrentMember | Group Risk Committee, Sasol 2016 to CurrentShareholder Representative | Sasol Company, Gabon 2016 to CurrentActive Director, 4 Sasol Company Boards | Sasol 2015 to.

• Moving from Group Legal to Senior Manager in the E&P (upstream) business unit, I served as the Senior Manager for the Legal & Commercial functions, overseeing all commercial and legal transactions for oil & gas. I.
• Successfully deployed new Contract Management system, delivering almost 100% contractual compliance;
• Led specialist team focused on understanding and delivering transactions across geographies, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Johannesburg, South Africa

• Hired for experience in transactions and projects, I was appointed to lead a new team in Legal, focusing on Business Development, projects and transactions for Sasol Group and the E&P business unit. I provided legal.
• Lead lawyer in the successful CAD2B acquisition of 50% interest in shale gas assets, establishing a new business presence in Canada as part of integrated gas-to-liquids projects;
• Created processes, standards and the M&A toolkit, aligning standards for transactions, developing due diligence and contract templates to ensure consistent excellence in drafting and negotiation, and enhancing legal.

Johannesburg South Africa

Engaged back into the Oil & Gas business following qualification as a UK solicitor, I supported the growth and existing operations of the oil and gas business as the main legal advisor and manager of the legal team of 3. I was responsible for driving expansion worldwide, providing operational support and being the lead legal advisor for growth.

London, United Kingdom

Appointed as Legal Counsel for the Sasol Chevron JV, I advised on Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) projects worldwide and negotiated and drafted term sheets for agreements as part of feasibility studies for GTL projects in Russia, Australia and Qatar.

Frankfurt, Germany

Serving as the sole legal advisor in the international chemicals business leading on all commercial legal matters, I coordinated and oversaw the legal service provided to O&S. I advised on EU competition law, anti-dumping, international trade and day-to-day matters related to the chemicals business, in addition to supporting the business development team.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Advising on the legal aspects of production, storage, transportation and sale of chemicals globally, I drafted a wide range of commercial agreements on distributorship, sale, agency, shipping, transportation and storage. I provided legal support to sales offices in Dubai, Singapore, New York and London. I was also the lead lawyer in the negotiation and.

Joahnnesburg, South Arica

I provided day-to-day legal advice and support to various business units in energy and chemicals, reviewing and negotiating contracts and advising on regulatory requirements for the transportation and sale of pipeline gas.

Diploma, International Mergers & Acquisitions

Master Of International Trade Law

Diploma, Corporate Law

Llb, Law