Aissatou O. Seydi, D.B.A is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in human resources and the oil and gas industry. As Managing Partner and Human Resources Consultant at Antal International (Dakar, Senegal) since July 2024, she specializes in business strategy and recruitment consulting services.
Her proficiency encompasses organizational reviews aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, strategic HR planning, and talent acquisition, including headhunting and recruitment process outsourcing. She is also highly skilled in employee development, HR transformation, business process automation, and outplacement services.
Dr. Seydi dedicated nearly two decades to ExxonMobil - Cameroon Oil Transportation Company S.A (COTCO S.A), serving in pivotal roles from March 2005 to June 2024. Some of her impactful positions include:
- Technical Advisor to the General Manager (June 2023 – June 2024): Directed staff nationalization and competency development initiatives following ExxonMobil's divestment. Developed knowledge transfer strategies, redeployed training plans, conducted staffing reviews, and optimized processes. Renegotiated critical partnerships and agreements to align with post-transition objectives.
- Human Resources Manager (September 2017 – June 2023): Managed HR operations for Chad and Cameroon pipelines, overseeing strategic workforce planning, employee retention, performance management, and succession planning. Administered a USD 20 million budget while implementing learning programs to foster capacity development.
- Human Resources Advisor (February 2013 – August 2017): Led HR consulting projects across ExxonMobil affiliates in Qatar, Equatorial Guinea and Chad; focused on change management, talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness.
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration - Walden University, USA – 2020
Masters in Banking and Finance - CESAG, Senegal - 2004
Bachelor in Economics and Management – 2003 / BSc. in Mathematics – 2002
Her doctoral thesis focused on strategies to improve knowledge management initiatives within the oil and gas sector in Africa, exploring Nigeria-based case studies to develop industry solutions.