Elias Orphanou
About Elias Orphanou
Elias Orphanou is the Joint Venture & Government Affairs Manager at Chevron in Cyprus, with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and business development within the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Elias Orphanou currently holds the position of Joint Venture & Government Affairs Manager at Chevron in Cyprus. In this role, he is responsible for managing joint ventures and liaising with government entities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulatory requirements. His work at Chevron involves significant collaboration and negotiation with various stakeholders to achieve strategic business goals.
Previous Experience at Noble Energy
Before joining Chevron, Elias Orphanou worked at Noble Energy in several capacities. He began as a Logistics Supervisor in the Cyprus Shorebase from 2013 to 2014. He then moved on to similar roles in Houston, Texas, and Cameroon, West Africa, before transitioning to business development roles. From 2011 to 2020, he advanced from Operations Cost Controller to Senior Business Development International, finally serving as Business Development - JV Lead in Cyprus, where he played a crucial role in the company's strategic growth initiatives.
Educational Background
Elias Orphanou has a robust educational foundation. He holds an Executive MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, which he completed between 2019 and 2021. He also earned an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield School of Management in 2010, preceded by a BA in Industrial Economics from Nottingham University, completed in 2009. His diverse educational background equips him with comprehensive skills in business management, economics, and logistics.
Early Career and Internships
Elias Orphanou's career began with internships that provided him valuable industry insights. In 2010, he worked as a Logistics Analyst intern at Burberry, followed by a Project Analyst internship at British American Tobacco. His early career also includes a role as Supply Chain Analyst at Kerry in 2011. These initial positions helped him develop a strong foundation in logistics, supply chain management, and project analysis.
Expertise in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Elias Orphanou has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, gained through diverse roles across several international locations. His expertise includes managing logistics operations in complex environments in Cyprus, Houston, Texas, and Cameroon, West Africa. His role as Operations Cost Controller at Noble Energy further enhanced his skills in cost control and operations management, particularly in the context of drilling and oilfield services.