LEADERSHIP TEAM
PASIMA SULE
Executive Director & Founder
Pasima is CEO of Solid Rock Group, an internationally recognized management consulting and professional services’ firm that works with governments, organizations and private entities in North America and Africa. She is also an Executive Director, a Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team. Prior to joining Solid Rock Group in 2018, Pasima spent 17 years in the oil and gas industry as project manager and project mentor for Chevron Corporation in the United States, Europe and Africa. Throughout her career, she has led multi-million-dollar projects involving multicultural teams from around the world while mentoring her peers. Pasima is passionate about capacity building and is committed to ensuring that women develop to their full potential and serve as leaders in all spheres of the society. Pasima is fluent in English, French and conversational Portuguese.
WANJA KANYI
Director, Strategy and Planning
Wanja is a seasoned senior manager with a proven record of leadership and managing teams, global services and projects across departments and regions. With close to 20 years in the Oil and Gas industry in North America, Europe and Africa, she has consistently delivered an effective leadership in strategic thinking and planning in the areas of training and competency development, planning and portfolio management, information technology services delivery, information management and many more. Wanja is passionate about women advancement and seeing more women of colour represented in the STEM fields.
JENNIFER AKPORERO
Human Resources Manager
Jennifer Akporero is an experienced HR professional with expertise in training, career coaching, employee relations, and conflict resolution. With over 7 years of experience across the oil and gas, IT, and non-profit sectors, she has developed a strong foundation in workforce development and talent strategies.
A Chartered Professional in Human Resources Canada (CPHR) and Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP), Jennifer is passionate about empowering individuals-particularly those from underrepresented communities-by equipping them with the tools, confidence, and insights to thrive in today’s evolving job market.
FRANKLIN BOUGUEP
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development
Franklin is a champion for women advancement and a big proponent of women rights, equity, diversity and inclusion. Franklin has extensive experience in business development, strategic management and partnership, and has worked in various industries, including international development and education. Over the past 20 years, he has held leading positions in various industries in North America, Europe and Africa. He is also an agile communicator who is fluent in English, French and conversational Portuguese.