AOG 2025 Panel Explores Mentorship in Driving Gender Inclusion in Energy
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The Driving Change: The Transformative Power of Mentoring for Women in the Oil and Gas Industry panel at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 conference and exhibition highlighted how mentorship is not only shaping individual careers but also catalyzing industry-wide progress.
“Mentoring bridges the gap between potential and opportunity. By guiding women into specialized areas like supply chain and engineering, we create pathways that strengthen the industry as a whole,” stated Andreia Prata, Supply Chain Manager at energy major ExxonMobil Angola.
The session revealed that mentorship is no longer a peripheral activity but an essential tool for leadership development, workforce diversity and sector resilience. It was noted that the impact of mentorship is reshaping corporate culture and reinforcing Angola’s position as a leader in advancing gender inclusion across the energy sector.
“Every mentee who grows into a leader is proof of the industry’s evolution,” stated Katila Tati, Angola Country Manager at upstream oil and gas company Afentra.
Building on this perspective, the panel discussed how mentorship contributes not only to technical growth but also to personal empowerment. Women in leadership roles are challenging outdated perceptions, creating ripple effects that extend across teams and organizations.
“As leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure our next generation is prepared. Mentorship equips women with the tools to innovate and sustain Angola’s oil and gas future,” stated Janice Milagre Faria, CEO of energy services provider Enagol.
The discussion also explored how mentorship ensures long-term industry sustainability. By transferring knowledge and experience across generations, leaders are preparing the sector for future transitions in energy demand, technology and workforce expectations.
“When companies embed mentoring into their culture, they unlock exponential value. It drives diversity, boosts performance and ensures women are not just participants but also decision-makers,” concluded Florinda Oliveira, Regional Human Resources Manager-Angola, Central & East Africa at global technology company SLB.