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Curriculum Vitæ for
LEWIS NCUBE M.E.I.
A: Personal Details
Age: 58 Date of Birth: 22/02/58
Place of Birth: Lusaka, Zambia Nationality: Zambian
Residential Address: Plot No. 2321/M/D, Leopards Hill Road, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Postal Address: PO Box 38542, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Telephone: +260 977 770602 mobile1; +260 955 770602 mobile2; +260 967 770602 mobile 3; +260
976770602 mobile 4;
E-mail: lewisncube@live.com
B: Academic and Professional Study Profile
 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering: University of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology, Manchester, United Kingdom 1979 – 1983
 Postgraduate Study in Technical and Commercial Application of Automotive and Industrial
Lubricants, IAFE S.p.A. - ENI Group, Castelgandolfo, Italy –1989
 Postgraduate Study in Retail Marketing of Petroleum Fuels to the Automotive Market: The
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Oxford, United Kingdom –1994
 Postgraduate Study in Economics, Technical Marketing and Utilisation of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) Systems: AgipGas, ENI Group, Livorno, Italy – 1999
C: Vocational Experience and Key Competencies
 Extensive knowledge and experience of petroleum industry technical, operational and
marketing covering over 20 years. Particular core competence areas being hands-on and
management experience in fuel and lubricant application, marketing, technical after-sales
service as well as management of the supply chain.
 Over 25 years experience at senior management level in key national strategic industries
encompassing petroleum and mining sector utilities.
 Over 20 years experience in technical, commercial and administrative competence in the
petroleum sub-sector of the national energy industry at senior executive level.

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 Over 18 years experience in Retail and Consumer Business Supervisory and Management in the
Oil Marketing Sector.
 Over 15 years extensive experience in supervision and management of Retail Outlet investment
and executive project management obtained whilst AGIP Zambia undertook an AgipPetroli
SpA directed extensive rehabilitation programme of its African Retail Network in line with
European standards.
 Extensive cross energy sector knowledge in electricity, coal mining, refinery and pipeline
transportation utilities acquired whilst providing technical support as part of the after sales
service of supply contracts.
 Extensive contract negotiating experience acquired whilst successfully tendering for major
supply contracts and evaluating importation, equipment installation and company capital
investment project and rehabilitation contracts.
 In depth utility privatisation experience acquired through serving as Vice Chairman for the
Negotiating Team of the ‘B’ Shareholders in the Technical Privatisation of Agip Zambia
Limited. Major tasks included coordinating the due diligence study, effecting the Business
Evaluation and Transformation Process reporting.
 Energy sector restructuring experience acquired through serving on the Task Force comprising
Ministry of Energy, Oil Marketing Companies and World Bank representatives exploring the
initial steps for the restructuring and eventual liberalisation of the Zambian Petroleum Industry
sub-sector. Major tasks included due diligence study of Ndola Fuel Terminal facilities in
advance of World Bank recommended leasing to an independent operator.
 Extensive copper hydrometallurgical mineral processing hands-on experience acquired whilst
working at the Tailings Leach Plant. This experience covered plant operation and supervision of
all the major hydrometallurgical circuit processes such as leaching, solvent extraction, electro
winning and dewatering. Additional experience in plant commissioning and start-up procedures
was gained during the inauguration of the third phase of the Tailings Leach Plant expansion
process (TLP3).
 Extensive knowledge of Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) operations acquired whilst
preparing financing proposal to NEDBANK of South Africa. The business proposal centred on
the creation of a Strategic Partnership between NCZ and Intshona Agricultural Products
Zambia Limited whose driving force was a Collateral Warehouse Management Trade Financing
Facility for the supply of raw materials.
 Extensive knowledge of the international fertilizer and raw material supply chain network
acquired whilst investigating supply options for the proposed Intshona Agricultural
Products/NCZ NEDBANK financed proposed Strategic Partnership proposal. This experience
included plant visits and negotiations with RUWAIS Fertilizer of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab
Emirates, GAZAGROCHEM (a subsidiary of the GAZPROM Group) of Russia and SEMIX of
Ukraine.
 Extensive knowledge of regional fertilizer market requirements and potential acquired whilst
negotiating for the East and Central African agency for the Saudi Arabian Basic Industry
Corporation (SABIC) for Synergy Commodities Zambia Limited.

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D: Career Summary
2015 TODATE PROJECT: SYNERGY VENTURES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DESIGNATION: TEAM LEADER
Key Responsibility involves leading a team seeking to introduce off-grid Solar PV Mini-Grid
Systems as part of an integrated rural electrification programme.
The programme involves the empowerment of smallholder farmers through outgrower schemes
in the agricultural sector value chains with emphasis on cash crops such as soya beans and
groundnuts.
The project is designed with two primary envisioned objectives:
i) to support rural economic development by providing power for productive
enterprises; combined with entrepreneurial and technical support.
ii) to provide power for improving the well-being of the rural community residents.
2010 to 2015 EMPLOYER: SYNERGY COMMODITIES ZAMBIA LIMITED
DESIGNATION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Key Responsibilities:
 Day to day management of the Company.
 Leading Team inclusive of Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer dedicated to
identifying growth opportunities and formulating strategies and plans for the Company in the
agribusiness sector in both the Country and the Region.
2009 to 2010 EMPLOYER: DANA OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
Designation: General Manager/Lubricants Manager
Dana Oil Corporation Limited is the sole distributor of BP and Castrol branded lubricants in
Zambia. The distributorship contract with BP covers logistical and technical support to BP’s
consumer clients and the reseller network.
The position entailed operating as Chief Executive Officer of the organisation as well as being
the Team Leader responsible for Lubricant Technical support to consumer clients and the sales,
marketing and technical training of company personnel and contact persons where necessary.
Reporting to the Chairman and the Board of Directors, the appointment entailed responsibility for
the overall management of the company.

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Key Responsibilities:
 Managing motivating and supervising the Finance Manager, Area Sales Managers and Business
Development Managers in the execution of their functions designed to meet the Company’s sales and
financial targets and objectives.
 Managing the Company’s performance review processes through weekly, monthly and quarterly
Management Meetings.
 Motivation of workforce to realise their true potential and meet the Company’s targets and objectives.
 Recruitment of suitably qualified personnel to fill vacancies or approved newly created Company
positions.
 Implement career development programmes for employees with a view to retention of thus qualified
personnel.
 Improve job satisfaction of employees through various appropriate innovative reward schemes.
 Management of the Stock Control and Supply Chain Management functions of the Company’s
operations.
 Effective management of the Company’s Technical Support Services through implementation of
Condition Monitoring and Lubrication Survey processes and reports.
 Preparation of quarterly and annual strategic update reports for shareholders and directors.
 Preparation of reports and submissions for consideration at Quarterly and Annual Board Meetings
 Attend Board Meetings and report on submitted reports and submissions.
2008 to 2009 Founder and Managing Partner of SYNERGY COMMODITIES ZAMBIA
LIMITED
The Company is engaged in commodity trading and provision of consultancy services for trading,
manufacturing as well as producer entities in the SADC and COMESA.
2006 to 2008 EMPLOYER: INTSHONA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ZAMBIA
LIMITED
DESIGNATION: MANAGING DIRECTOR
Key Responsibilities:
 Day to day management of the Company with delegated powers and discretions as authorised by the
Board from time to time.
 Work with other directors in identifying growth opportunities and formulating strategies and plans
for the Company in the agribusiness sector in both the Country and the Region.

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 Prepare Strategic Plans and update reports for the Board
 Put in place business development infrastructure and build capability to enable the Company work
towards playing a leading role in the regions agribusiness sector.
 Leading, organising, coordinating and representing the Company as a driving force in the
development and promulgation of the best practice standards, networking and establishing relevant
standards and codes of practice.
 Manage the marketing and coordinate the logistics of importation of the Company’s fertilizer and
related products and agrochemicals.
 Manage and coordinate the logistics of the sale and export of the Company’s agricultural
commodities.
 Identify the most convenient and cost effective product source and supply lines.
 Negotiate spot and long term pricing regimes with prospective suppliers of fertilizer and related
products; ensuring profitability and quality control.
 Work with the Finance Director in the preparation of the Company’s annual budget and cost
estimates.
 Convene regular management meetings to review the performance of the Company and take
corrective measures as and when necessary.
 Attend Board Meetings and prepare required reports and submissions.
2003 to date: PRIVATE ENERGY INDUSTRY CONSULTANT
Key Projects:
 On-going consultancy services to new entrants and current players for capital investment in retail
(service station) and depot installation structures.
 Capital Investment and Operational Consultant to leading poultry entity converting brooding and
lighting requirements to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
 Preparation on Industry Marketing and Pricing submissions to the Energy Regulation Board on
behalf of Consultancy Group.
 Preparation of Tender submissions for Fuel Terminal Management on behalf of Local Consortium.
 Preparation of Tender submissions for long term lease of Government Fuel Depots.
 Preparation of Tender submissions on behalf of local and international consortium for the Ministry
of Energy and Water Development requested study of the Zambian Petroleum Sector.

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2001 to 2003 EMPLOYER: TOTALFINAELF ZAMBIA LIMITED
DESIGNATION: SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Key Responsibilities:
 Executive support in managing the merging of company structures resulting from acquisition of Agip
Zambia Limited by Total Zambia Limited’s holding company.
 Advising on Corporate Strategy for customer retention and acquisition in view of the changes
arising from the merger of the entities of Agip Zambia Limited and Total Zambia Limited.
 Assisting in Business planning and research of long-term strategy with commercial awareness.
1994 - 2001 EMPLOYER: AGIP ZAMBIA LIMITED
DESIGNATION: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Key Responsibilities:
 Overall supervision and management of the Company’s Commercial activities.
 Overall supervision and management of the Company’s Retail Network across the nation.
 Planning and control of the Company’s importation and distribution of products.
 Supervision of internal and external technical assistance including before and after sales
professional advice with regard to utilisation of lubricants and other petroleum products.
 Management and supervision of the Company’s national sales promotion, publicity and new product
launch campaigns.
 Planning and execution of the Company’s investment budget ensuring economic realisation within
the approved time.
 Preparation and execution of the Company’s Commercial budget ensuring attainment in line with
approved policies.
 Preparation and control of the Company’s publicity budget with a view to corporate image
enhancement.
 Effective management of the Company’s Public Relations portfolio.
 Leading the Company’s Commercial Contract negotiations and chairing the Tender Committee.

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1989 -1994 EMPLOYER: AGIP ZAMBIA LIMITED
DESIGNATION: COPPERBELT AREA MANAGER
Key Responsibilities:
 Overall management of the Company’s activities in the area comprising Copperbelt, Northern,
Luapula and North-Western Provinces of Zambia.
 Planning and implementation of the Company’s Commercial, Operational and Technical activities
in the area.
 Control and administration of Company property, plant and machinery as well as fixed assets in line
with prevailing policies and national and local authority regulations.
 Management and supervision of the Company’s Retail Network in the Copperbelt area.
 Managing and supervising the Company’s sponsorship and sales promotion activities in the area
with emphasis on achieving set targets of increased turnover and profit.
 Ensuring the effective servicing of prevailing supply and technical support contracts in the area.
 Liaison with the Company’s strategic partners such as INDENI Refinery, LUBLEND Lubricant
Blending Plant and the FUEL TERMINAL as well as other Oil Marketing Companies.
1988 -1989 EMPLOYER: AGIP ZAMBIA LIMITED
DESIGNATION: LUBRICANTS ENGINEER
Key Responsibilities:
 Effective control of lubricant sales to the Company’s retail and consumer clients.
 Effective management of the Company’s lubricant blending activities.
 Effective monitoring of the Company’s lubricant supply chain.
 Ensuring effective technical support to the Company’s consumer clients.

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1983 -1988 EMPLOYER: ZAMBIA CONSOLIDATED COPPER MINES
LIMITED, NCHANGA DIVISION, TAILINGS LEACH PLANT
DESIGNATION: PROCESS ENGINEER
Key Responsibilities:
 Supervision and control of Hydrometallurgical unit processes such as De-watering, Leaching,
Solvent Extraction and Electro winning.
 Process development of Hydrometallurgical processes to ensure continuous improvement for more
economical copper extraction.
 Research and development involving new copper extraction techniques and implementation of pilot
plant projects at appropriate times.
 Commissioning of new additions and modifications to existing plant process units.
 Metallurgical Accounting through mass and energy balancing of extraction processes.
E: Affiliations
 Energy Institute, 61 Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom: Membership Number 11930
F: Interests and Hobbies
 Ancient Kingdoms and Civilisations
 World History and Current Affairs
 Science Fiction
 Playing Chess
 Watching Football
G: Referees
 Sabera Khan
Chief Executive Officer
Africa Carbon Credit Exchange
4th
Floor, Godfrey House
Kabelenga Road
PO Box 390035
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Phone: +260 211 238473
Mobile: +260 96 4107666
E-mail: skhan@africacce.com

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 Mr. Paolo Cecamore
ITALCO (Far East) Pte Ltd
11 Collyer Quay
# 13-02 The Arcade
Singapore 049317
Phone: +6566591250
Mobile: +6596586036
E-mail: paolo.cecamore@italco.com.sg
paolo.cekamore@yahoo.it