The Global Business Conclave serves as an exceptional forum for influential leaders and renowned brands. It provides a dynamic environment where forward-thinking entrepreneurs, business executives, and innovators gather to discuss the future of business success. This event presents a valuable chance to engage with pioneering leaders and delve into the evolving landscape of global commerce.
The esteemed Leadership Conference is anticipated to host other prominent figures from the global business arena, including Omar Faden, Executive Director of Saudi Air Navigation Services; Omar Al-Ammary, Senior Executive at MEDGULF, Saudi Arabia; Jose Antonio Sanchez Marin from Hitachi Energy; global speaker Parveen Smith; and Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, an executive in Healthcare and Life Sciences, among other notable business leaders.
White Page International has outlined several key activities for the 2025 Conclave, including keynote speeches, delegate interactions, brief interviews, elite networking opportunities, a gala dinner, the Global 100 CEO & Leadership Awards, and insightful presentations from industry visionaries and global business leaders.
As the Chairman of PANA Holdings, Dr. Akobo has played a crucial role in defining the company’s strategic direction and building partnerships that enhance economic growth. With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, he has expertise in various areas, including electrical systems, instrumentation, condition and vibration monitoring, flow metering processes, and procurement.
In the initial stages of his career, Daere served as an Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent at the International Petroleum Company of Nigeria before transitioning to TOTAL E&P, where he took on the role of Technical Stock Controller within the Procurement Department. His tenure at General Electric Nigeria was marked by notable achievements, including a remarkable increase in sales, which quadrupled during the 2007-2008 period. Additionally, his exceptional interpersonal skills played a crucial role in resolving conflicts between clients and partners, earning him recognition as a "top talent" across the African continent.
Following this success, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. In 2009, recognizing the need to align user expectations with market offerings in the Nigerian Oil & Gas sector, he established Plant Engineering Limited, which was later rebranded as PE Energy Limited.
Daere possesses a degree in Applied Physics and is a distinguished graduate of renowned institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD Business School, and Manchester Business School. He has received numerous excellence awards from various European business partners, including the "Super Vendor Delivery Performance Award" from Shell and the "Honeywell EMEA Best Sales Award." He has become a reliable resource for international companies seeking to enter the Nigerian market through partnerships with local entities.