Monica Were
Monica Were is an accomplished energy and logistics professional currently serving as the Trading Manager at Vivo Energy Kenya, where she oversees fuel trading strategies, supplier engagement, and market optimization across the region. With over a decade of experience in the oil and energy sector, Monica brings a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, operational efficiency, and commercial negotiation to one of the continent’s most competitive fuel markets.
Before joining Vivo Energy, Monica spent six years at Oil Libya, where she honed her expertise in supply operations and logistics, managing complex fuel movements, optimizing delivery systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple markets. Her operational precision and leadership in high-pressure environments have been key to driving reliable and cost-effective energy distribution.
In addition to her technical and commercial credentials, Monica has also demonstrated a strong commitment to thought leadership and civic engagement. While based in Cape Town, South Africa, she served for three and a half years as the Head of Policies at TEDxStellenbosch, where she helped shape the platform’s governance and strategic direction, amplifying African voices on innovation, social change, and global ideas.
Monica’s unique blend of commercial acumen, logistical depth, and civic-minded leadership positions her as a rising force in Africa’s energy landscape.