G7 recipient
In 2002 , Mr . George Yaw Owusu and a partner founded EO Group specializing in oil and gas exploration and production . As the Chief Executive Officer , Mr . Owusu was the major force behind the organization providing and ensuring effective implementation of the company ’ s operational strategy . He played a leading role in committing Kosmos Energy , a Dallas , Texas-based oil and gas company to invest in Ghana ’ s offshore oil exploration and production . Eventually the development partners grew to include Anadarko Petroleum and Tullow Oil . Mr . Owusu was appointed as the first Country Manager of Kosmos Energy in Ghana from 2004 to 2009 and he presided over the first major successful oil and gas exploration program in Ghana leading to the discovery of the world renowned Jubilee field containing an estimated 1.2 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent . This not only brought pride to Owusu as a businessman , but also as a patriot of Ghana . In 2008 , the country awarded Owusu with the nation ’ s most prestigious award , the Order of the Volta , for the success his public / private partnership brought to Ghana . EO Group eventually sold its interest in the oil discovery in a private transaction to Tullow Oil for more than $ 300 million .
Owusu and Kosmos Energy ’ s discovery of oil led to the expansion of the documentary film ‘ Big Men ’ which was originally planned to follow the exploits of militants in Nigeria who were blowing up oil pipelines . Director , Rachel Boynton , decided to include the story of Ghana ’ s first commercial oil find when she was granted unprecedented inside access to Kosmos Energy as they worked through the complex political , social and economic issues associated with the offshore exploration and production of first oil in a developing country .
Mr . Owusu is also the founder and manager of Mansa Capital , Mansa Energy and Ocean Capital . These companies are engaged in the investment of private equity and debt in various projects and companies in the US and abroad . Recent investments range from manufacturing in Ghana to oil services and development across Western Africa . Mr . Owusu is a highly sought after speaker , guest lecturer and panel participant at universities and trade events .
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