Casey Donohue serves as Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development at VAALCO Energy Inc., a position he has held since April 2021. In this role, he leads the company's technical evaluations, business development initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, farm-in/farm-out opportunities, and strategic partnerships, playing a pivotal role in expanding VAALCO's offshore oil and gas portfolio in West Africa, particularly in Gabon. With over 25 years of experience in the upstream energy sector, Donohue's expertise spans exploration, development, and commercial negotiations, driving value creation through innovative deal-making and technical assessments. Prior to joining VAALCO, Donohue spent seven years at Kosmos Energy as Vice President of Business Development, where he spearheaded key transactions, including asset sales, joint ventures, and new venture pursuits across Africa and the Atlantic Margin. His efforts contributed to significant milestones such as the monetization of non-core assets and the advancement of high-impact exploration programs in Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Before Kosmos, he held progressively senior roles at Noble Energy for 15 years, including Exploration Manager for West Africa and Global Business Development Manager, where he was instrumental in high-profile discoveries and developments in regions like Gabon and the Eastern Mediterranean. Donohue's achievements include facilitating multibillion-dollar deals and technical successes that have enhanced reserve bases and production profiles for his employers. A geologist by training with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Southern Methodist University, he is recognized for his strategic vision and ability to navigate complex international energy markets, positioning VAALCO for sustainable growth amid evolving global energy dynamics.