Pankaj Prada
CFO
Pankaj Pradhan serves as Chief Financial Officer of Black Sands Industries, overseeing the company's financial strategy, capital allocation, and fiscal operations.
With 30 years of financial leadership in the oil and gas sector, Pradhan has built a distinguished career managing complex financial operations across the MENA region. He has served as CFO for multiple energy ventures, guiding companies through market cycles, capital raises, and operational scaling while maintaining fiscal discipline and stakeholder confidence.
Pradhan's expertise spans financial planning and analysis, treasury management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in the energy sector. His experience includes structuring project financing for drilling operations, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and implementing financial controls that support sustainable growth. He has successfully navigated the unique challenges of energy markets, from commodity price volatility to cross- border operations in diverse regulatory environments.
His strategic financial acumen and deep understanding of oil and gas economics enable Black Sands Industries to make informed investment decisions, optimize capital efficiency, and maintain strong financial performance across its portfolio of ventures.