Our Leadership Board
E. Srinivasa Reddy
E. Srinivasa Reddy is a seasoned business leader and angel investor with over 30 years of global experience in finance, operations, and strategic growth. He currently leads Techniques International Nigeria Ltd, an oil services company he acquired to expand into the energy sector. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Contec Global, where he managed multi-million-dollar large-scale biometric identity and IT infrastructure deployments and operations management for government across Africa, including CERPAC, E-Pass Nigeria, and the Niger Passport BOT scheme. As an active angel investor, he supports early-stage ventures in technology, real estate, and industrial sectors, while mentoring U.S. Data Centre and multifamily real estate operators on growth and syndication strategies. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, Mr. Reddy has led operations across West African countries, building cross-border business platforms that drive sustainable development. His entrepreneurial vision, investment acumen, and leadership continue to shape emerging markets and foster long-term economic growth.
Akinlola Akinyelure
Akinlola Akinyelure is an accomplished business leader with an extensive experience in the oil and gas servicing industry with over eighteen years of experience spanning the energy, infrastructure, finance, and education sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Energy, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School, London (2004–2005), and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Economics from the University of Reading, UK (2001–2004). As vice chairman, he provides strategic direction and oversight, driving growth, innovation, and strong stakeholder engagement. Previously, he served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State (2015–2019). He sits on few boards to name a few; STIC, Lexoil Nigeria Limited, Queensland Academy, and Bershire Finance Company. He is widely respected for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence, particularly in advancing local content within Nigeria’s energy sector.
Yoganand Burada
Yoganand Burada is an executive with more than 38 years of industrial experience across diverse fields, with extensive on-the-ground managerial expertise in Nigeria, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Qatar, India, and the USA, along with operational oversight of offices in Poland, Hungary, Germany, Turkey, Iraq, Argentina, Colombia, and Guyana. Over his 24+ years with Techniques International, he has progressed through senior leadership roles, shaping the company’s global operations and driving consistent growth. As Vice President of International Operations (2012–Present), Yoganand supervises worldwide drilling project management and associated services, guiding the corporation’s vision while planning, directing, and executing large-scale international projects. He has successfully implemented a global expansion plan that generated four additional revenue streams, reinforcing the company’s international presence.