Joseph Okpongete serves as Chief Operations Officer at Aviam Offshore Engineering Company Limited, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience spanning drilling operations, rig management, energy trading, and strategic business development.
He oversees operational execution, ensuring efficiency, alignment, and performance across all service lines. His leadership ensures that projects are delivered with clarity, discipline, and a strong focus on results.
Prior to joining Aviam Offshore in 2017, he was Executive Director – Oil Trading & Business Development at Areli Oil, where he played a key role in expanding commercial accounts and driving revenue growth through strategic market insights and client engagement.
Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and has completed executive training under the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. He combines operational expertise with strong commercial acumen, enabling effective contract negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.
He is deeply committed to delivering sustainable value to shareholders while maintaining strong relationships with investors and partners through transparency and performance-driven execution.