Mervin Azeta

Mervin Azeta is an enterprising, visionary leader in the energy sector, renowned for her intersectional advocacy, engineering prowess, and career excellence. With nearly 15 years of industry experience, she currently leads strategic initiatives at SLB as a Global Flexible Work & Culture Project Manager, driving projects in culture, coaching, and flexible work to shape the company’s balanced, high performance, and resilient future.

Mervin’s passion for making a meaningful and lasting impact extends beyond her professional role. She actively contributes to the global energy dialogue by serving on multiple boards and committees, where she champions the development and implementation of comprehensive sustainable energy strategies for Africa and the rest of the Global South.

Recognized as an influencer, innovator, and trailblazer, Mervin’s ability to thrive on opportunities that challenge her, foster stewardship, and deploy novel approaches to sustainable development is particularly noteworthy. Her incredible efforts to create pathways for gender equity, youth engagement, and the cultivation of the next generation of female STEM professionals and transformational leaders has earned her significant media attention and inspired countless individuals across the globe.

A distinguished Presidential scholar, Mervin holds a BEng with First Class Honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin and an MSc with Distinction in Sustainable Energy Futures (Mechanical Engineering) from Imperial College London. Her impressive academic background, coupled with her professional achievements, positions her as a formidable force in the energy industry, and a brilliant figure at the forefront of the circular economy movement.