Our Leadership

Bahaeddine Bassatne is the Chairman of BB Energy. Over six decades, under his leadership, BB Energy has evolved into a global powerhouse in the oil and energy trading industry. With a steadfast dedication to family values and a commitment to excellence, Bahaeddine continues to guide BB Energy through the ever-changing tides of the global market.

Mohamed Bassatne boasts over 30 years in the energy sector, excelling in business development, trading, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He’s spearheaded BB Energy’s growth, expanding its trading and downstream operations and championing renewable energy initiatives. Mohamed, an MBA holder from Wharton and graduate of Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM), holds multiple board positions, including at EMEA Wharton School of Business.

Haytham Sioufi holds a Bachelor’s in Law. He brings nearly 50 years of expertise in the oil and gas sector. With extensive experience in refining contracts globally and navigating futures trading, he operates across diverse regions including the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the USA, and the Far East. Proficient in chartering tankers and managing complex insurance policies, he negotiates effectively with major oil companies worldwide, and is established as a seasoned leader in the field.

Khaled Bassatne holds a BA in Finance and Economics from Saint Edward and the University of Texas and graduated from the Senior Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard Business School in 2021. After starting his career at Baspet Energy Inc, he then joined the New York Mercantile exchange brokerage firm. He joined BB Energy in 1993 and served in various senior executive roles before becoming Managing Director at BB Energy (Gulf) DMCC in Dubai in 2007. In addition to this and being one of BB Energy Group’s shareholders and board members, in 2011 Khaled was appointed as the CEO of the newly incorporated 3B Group, which covers the entire spectrum of the bitumen industry. In 2016 Mr Bassatne was appointed a board member at Al Cazar Capital Group, where he shapes sustainable investment strategies.

Jacques Erni brings close to 20 years’ of experience in commodities trading; he joined BB Energy in August 2021 and he leads the Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Accounting, KYC, Compliance, Credit Risk and IT teams. He previously served for six years as the CFO at Gunvor Group which was preceded by six years as Group Controller. After Gunvor, Jacques joined Noble Group as CFO in Singapore. His background as a Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) underscores his proficiency in strategic planning, finance, and compliance. Jacques is deeply engaged with the Swiss Fiduciary Chamber and was member of the World Economic Forum until 2019.

Gaby Abdelnour, former Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Asia Pacific, has a globe-spanning career with extensive experience in the US, EMEA, and Asia. He’s held pivotal roles at J.P. Morgan and advisory positions with prominent organisations. Currently, a private investor and advisor to various firms, Gaby holds degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering alongside an MBA from NYU.

Dominic Berretti is a seasoned banking executive with a wealth of experience in commodities and trade finance. He began his career at Banque Worms, Paris, before moving to Société Générale Investment Banking, where he held various leadership positions. Beretti joined BBE as a Non-Executive Director in 2021.