Youssef Lamaa, PhD
Mechanical Engineer | Experience in Oil & Gas Contracting, Trading, Engineering & Management
Owner & CEO of Midy Consulting Sarl, Geneva – Switzerland
Serving multiple oil and gas trading companies

Professional Profile

A seasoned corporate entrepreneur and senior business executive with over 22 years of experience in oil and gas trading, contracting, and engineering management. Demonstrated expertise in launching new business ventures, negotiating high-value contracts, and fostering multinational joint ventures.

Holds an Engineering Degree and a PhD in Leadership and Human Resources Management with a strong academic background and experience as a university lecturer in Innovation Management, HR Management, and Change Management.

Possesses a global perspective with in-depth knowledge of the Middle Eastern, African, and European energy markets. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and well-versed in international commodity trading, particularly in petroleum products and LPG.

Key Expertise & Skills

• International oil & gas trading (petroleum products, LPG, fertilizers)
• Corporate leadership & business development
• High-level negotiations & crisis management
• Establishing multinational joint ventures
• Supply chain optimization & market analysis
• Multilingual (English, French, Arabic)

Key Milestones & Achievements

Trader / Board Member / Shareholder – Global One Energy SA (2018 – 2022)

• Spearheaded strategic growth in petroleum product trading, achieving $450M+ annual turnover.

Executive Director / Board Member – Cofitra Offshore (2012 – 2022)

• Conducted in-depth market analysis of African LPG supply networks.
• Established strong LPG supply contracts in India, Europe, and Africa.
• Negotiated and closed long-term LPG supply agreements.

Partner / General Manager – Newgaz SAL (2012 – 2016)

• Expanded operations into Egypt and Dubai through strategic market entry.
• Secured exclusive agency agreements with international manufacturers.
• Led multi-million-dollar investments in gas equipment and energy solutions.

Business Development Manager – Unigaz SAL (2006 – 2011)

• Established Unigaz Oman & Abu Dhabi, including acquisition of a gas storage and filling plant.
• Oversaw design and execution of major city gas network projects in the Middle East and Europe.

Notable Projects & Industry Contributions

• Led LPG supply negotiations & contracts for India’s energy market.
• Played a key role in the design & execution of Lusail City’s gas network (Qatar) for 200,000 residents.
• Participated in the design team for Saraya Aqaba Resort (Jordan, $1B project).
• Developed long-term strategic partnerships with key global traders & infrastructure operators.

Academic & Thought Leadership

• PhD in Leadership & HR Management – Honor List (Saint Joseph University, Lebanon)
• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (UTC, France) – Second Place
• BSc in Mechanical Systems & Structures (CNAM, France) – First Place
• Published research in Contemporary Arab Affairs & International Journal of Formal Science.

Professional Network & Business Influence

• Owner of Midy Consulting Sarl, a Geneva-based consulting firm serving leading oil & gas trading companies.
• Active board member and strategic advisor for multiple commodity trading firms.
• Frequent speaker at industry conferences & LPG trade summits.
• Swiss based and operate across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Graphical Highlights

📈 Turnover Growth (Across Managed Companies)

• Global One Energy SA: $450M+
• Newgaz & Cofitra Offshore: Multi-million-dollar expansions

🌍 Geographical Expansion

• Middle East: Lebanon, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia
• Africa: Egypt, Ghana, Sub-Saharan Markets
• Europe: Switzerland, France, Belgium

🛢️ Sector Expertise

• Petroleum Products Trading
• LPG & Gas Distribution
• Energy Infrastructure Development
• Fertilizer Trading

Contact Information

📧 Email: management@midycondulting.com
📞 Mobile: +41 782034613
🌍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/youssef-lamaa-phd-eng-3641a823
📍 Geneva, Switzerland