Edmond Kombat has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), tasked with leading the company’s revival efforts.
Kombat brings extensive experience in the oil and energy sector to his new role, making him the ideal candidate to steer the refinery back to stability.
TOR has faced significant operational and financial challenges in recent years, hampering its ability to meet domestic and regional energy demands.
As Managing Director, Kombat’s primary responsibility will be to lead efforts to restructure and modernize the refinery’s operations.
He is also expected to seek private-sector partnerships to secure much-needed capital and technical expertise for TOR’s revitalization.
Kombat’s appointment comes at a critical time for TOR, which was once a vital component of Ghana’s industrial framework. With his expertise and leadership, the refinery is poised for a turnaround.
About Edmond Kombat
Edmond Kombat is a distinguished lawyer, entrepreneur, and Pan-Africanist whose work spans multiple industries. A partner at Bidzakin Kombat Law Firm, Edmond’s legal career is bolstered by an impressive academic background.
He graduated with a First Class Honours degree from the University of Ghana, obtained his LL.B from the GIMPA Faculty of Law, and earned his BL and QCL qualifications from the Ghana School of Law.
Additionally, he completed the Securities Industry Course with the Ghana Stock Exchange and holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Harvard University, showcasing his commitment to both academic excellence and professional development.
Edmond Kombat’s career trajectory reflects a wealth of experience in finance and energy. He was a Financial Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. He has also served as an Energy Analyst at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and later as a Business and Energy Analyst at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).
His analytical skills and keen understanding of the energy sector were further refined during his tenure as a Research Assistant at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School.
In addition to his legal and analytical work, Edmond Kombat has demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial acumen. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Edkom Group of Companies, a conglomerate that includes Oyster Agribusiness, Citi Energy, Monip Estates and Kasi Precious Minerals.
Edmond Kombat’s influence extends to the energy sector through his role as Co-Founder and Director of Research and Finance at the Institute for Energy Security (IES).
His work with IES underscores his dedication to advancing energy research, policy advocacy, and financial sustainability within the industry.