With a career defined by resilience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to local capacity development in Oil & Gas, Elizabeth Rogo is a standout in the dynamic Africa’s energy sector . As Founder & Chief Executive Officer of TSAVO Oilfield Services, she leads a home-grown enterprise delivering critical services to the energy industry while championing excellence, safety, and African participation across the value chain.
Her career trajectory includes pivotal roles at global giants such as Weatherford, where she oversaw operations and business growth in Eastern Africa, and Baker Hughes, where she honed skills in completions, stimulation services, and sales across diverse regions. These experiences forged her strategic acumen in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and driving sustainable growth in emerging markets.
Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Rogo is a sought-after advisor and board member, serving on prestigious bodies including the Board of Advisors for the SPE Africa Region and the Africa Energy Technology Centre, as well as a former Non-Executive Director at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya and Kenya Power. She has chaired high-level presidential taskforces on power purchase agreements and championed diversity, inclusion, and women’s leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
At TSAVO Oilfield Services, Rogo drives the company’s growth and operational strategy with a strong focus on delivering reliable, high-quality oilfield solutions tailored to complex and demanding environments. Under her leadership, TSAVO has built a reputation for professionalism, technical competence, and responsiveness, supporting upstream and midstream operations while contributing to the development of local talent, suppliers, and SMEs within the energy ecosystem. Her work directly supports national and regional energy ambitions by strengthening indigenous participation and operational sustainability in Oil & Gas.
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Rogo’s leadership journey is marked by entrepreneurial courage and commercial acumen. She has successfully navigated a traditionally male-dominated and highly regulated industry, building TSAVO into a trusted partner for energy operators through a focus on operational discipline, safety standards, and long-term client relationships. Her experience spans business development, contract execution, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership within high-risk, performance-driven environments.
Beyond her role as Chief Executive Officer, Rogo is a passionate advocate for women’s leadership and youth empowerment in STEM and energy-related fields. She actively contributes to industry dialogue around local content, inclusive growth, and sustainable development, and serves as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa. Her leadership style is widely recognized for blending determination with mentorship, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and a commitment to creating opportunity where it has traditionally been limited.
InstinctWomen’s Woman of the Week recognizes outstanding women leaders whose influence, innovation, and leadership are shaping industries across the globe—and Elizabeth Rogo exemplifies this impact in Africa’s Oil & Gas sector.
