Team

Fueling West Africa’s Growth Together

Petrovex is committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions, driving innovation in commodities trading, and empowering growth across West Africa through integrity and expertise.

Simplifying Crude Oil Supply with Unmatched Reliability

Meet the exceptional professionals who drive our success.

Rooben Mootin

Group CEO & Managing Director

Rooben Mootin is a seasoned energy executive and entrepreneur serving as Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, providing strategic leadership across the oil and gas value chain. He is responsible for defining the Group’s vision, setting long-term strategy, and driving sustainable growth across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations in emerging and international energy markets.

With extensive experience in energy supply, trading, and infrastructure development, Rooben leads high-level engagements with governments, national oil companies, international partners, and financial institutions. He plays a central role in originating and negotiating large-scale energy contracts, structuring joint ventures, and overseeing complex cross-border operations, while ensuring strong corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

As Group CEO, Rooben champions operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, aligning commercial performance with long-term value creation and responsible energy development. Recognised for his decisive leadership and strategic vision, he fosters a results-driven culture and positions the Group as a trusted and credible partner in the global oil and gas and energy sector.

Niven Bahoorun

CEO & Managing Director

Niven Bahoorun is a senior energy executive serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, bringing integrated leadership across strategy, finance, and operations within the oil and gas sector. He combines commercial insight with disciplined financial stewardship to drive sustainable growth, operational resilience, and long-term value creation in complex and volatile energy markets.

In his dual role, Niven is responsible for setting and executing corporate strategy, overseeing financial management, and ensuring strong governance across activities. His expertise spans energy trading, supply contracts and cash flow management, project finance, pricing benchmarks, risk mitigation, and joint venture structuring, including engagement with governments, national oil companies, and international partners.

Niven plays a central role in negotiating and managing large-scale supply agreements and optimising capital allocation. He is recognised for his analytical rigour, commercial acumen, and ability to align financial performance with operational delivery and strategic objectives. As a trusted leader, Niven fosters a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, safety, and sustainability, positioning the organisation for long-term success in the global oil and gas and energy markets.

Ayite Ajavon

Operations Manager

Petrovex SARL serves as the Head of Operations, where they oversee the strategic planning and execution of operational processes to ensure organisational efficiency and growth.

In their role at Petrovex SARL, they remain dedicated to delivering operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the company’s mission.

Ghana Logistics

Carlmans Logistics

Carlmans Logistics has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient logistics solutions. With our headquarters strategically located in the heart of the region, we are dedicated to connecting markets, driving trade, and supporting economic growth across West Africa.
At Carlmans Logistics, our mission is to provide seamless, cost-effective, and innovative logistics services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We are committed to excellence, ensuring that goods are delivered safely, on time, and with the highest standards of professionalism.

Driving West Africa’s Energy Future

Our clients share their success stories, highlighting the value and impact of our services.

Petrovex UK exceeded our expectations with their expertise and exceptional service.

Ademola Adebayo

CEO, Energy Solutions Ltd.

Their deep market insights and reliable service are unmatched in the industry.

Ngozi Eze

Senior Consultant, Energy Advisory