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Monday, April 22, 2024
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) announced the appointment of Tony Otoa as its new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective immediately.
With over a decade of extensive experience in corporate communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement, Mr. Otoa brings a wealth of expertise to UNOC. As Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, he will play a pivotal role in enhancing UNOC’s reputation, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing the company’s mission in Uganda’s burgeoning oil and gas sector.
“I am honored to join Uganda National Oil Company at such a pivotal time in the nation’s energy sector,” Mr Otoa said. “I look forward to collaborating with UNOC’s talented team to effectively communicate our vision, values, and contributions to Uganda’s socio-economic development.”
Prior to joining UNOC, he held various leadership positions in reputable organizations, where he successfully developed and implemented communication strategies that drove positive impact and organizational growth. His previous posts include being the Chief Executive of Stanbic Business Incubator and the Head of Public Affairs and Local Content at Total Energies. Mr. Otea was also the Secretary General of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association.
In his new role, he will lead UNOC’s corporate affairs department, overseeing internal and external communications, government relations, media relations, and community engagement initiatives. He will work closely with UNOC’s leadership team to strengthen the company’s brand, promote transparency, and build sustainable relationships with stakeholders at local, national, and international levels.
Mr. Otoa holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a Master’s degree in International Law from Oxford Brookes University in the UK.
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