Guillaume Niarfeix
Guillaume Jacques Marie Niarfeix | |
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| Born | September 9, 1979 France |
| Occupation(s) | Renewable energy specialist, business executive |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Managing Director of SPIE Global Services Energy in Nigeria and Ghana; President of the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Board Member at Eurocham Nigeria |
Guillaume Jacques Marie Niarfeix (born 9 September 1979) is a French specialist in renewable energy, currently holding the position of Managing Director for SPIE Global Services Energy in Nigeria and Ghana since July 2020, with an expanded leadership role covering West Africa from 2024 onward. He serves as the President of the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is a Board Member at Eurocham Nigeria. Niarfeix has been honored with the French distinction of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite.
Background and career
Niarfeix, a native of France, completed his education at École Polytechnique and HEC Paris. His professional experience includes significant involvement in renewable energy, maintenance operations, and training programs. Since 2015, he has been part of the board at Magnifor Consulting based in Amsterdam and has chaired the Board of Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos since 2019. Prior to his current roles, he held executive positions at TotalEnergies and IBX Business Network. His appointment as Managing Director for SPIE Global Services Energy covering Nigeria and Ghana came in 2020, followed by an expanded mandate to oversee the West African region in 2024. In May 2024, Niarfeix was elected as the 17th president of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Awards
In 2024, Niarfeix received the French honor of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite.