Rudolf Elias, Managing Director & CEO, Staatsolie

Mr. Rudolf Elias (age 59), Managing Director of Staatsolie holds a degree in Civil and Construction Engineering from the Technological University Eindhoven-Netherlands. Mr. Elias has served as a member of Staatsolie’s Board of Executive Directors since 2009. Prior to becoming Managing Director of Staatsolie in 2015, Mr. Elias served as Director of Refining and Marketing and Director of the Refinery Expansion Program from 2010 to 2015 and from 2009-2010 he served as Director of Business Development.  

Prior to joining Staatsolie in 2009, Mr. Elias was the Vice President Development of BHP Billiton Suriname from 2004 to 2009. From 1984-2004, Mr. Elias worked at Ballast Nedam International. During mentioned period he held several positions: from 2000 to 2004 as General Manager for Caribbean, Suriname and Guyana, from 1997 to 2000 as Country Manager Suriname and during the period 1984 to 1997 he has held several positions involving international projects.  

Mr. Elias is a Member of the Supervisory Board of Surmac N.V., a subsidiary company of C. Kersten & Co. N.V.