José Guilherme Moraes, DNV

José Guilherme Moraes has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and  inclusion within the offshore energy sector. His work reflects a clear purpose: creating an environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the industry’s future.

Key Achievements:

• Championing Global Talent Development: José has actively mentored young professionals from diverse nationalities—including Sri Lanka, Turkiye, Angola, and the UK—supporting their growth as future surveyors within DNV. His efforts have fostered cross-cultural collaboration and strengthened the talent pipeline for the offshore energy sector.
• Advocacy for Neurodiversity: As a strong advocate for neurodivergent inclusion, José has contributed to SPE’s People and Culture initiatives, participated in industry podcasts, and engaged with academic institutions such as Robert Gordon University to promote awareness and inclusive practices.
• Empowering Displaced Engineers: Recognizing language barriers as a critical challenge, José mentored Ukrainian engineers who faced relocation difficulties, helping them integrate professionally and regain career momentum.
• Career Readiness Support: Beyond organizational boundaries, José has guided young talents in preparing for interviews and developing resumes, ensuring equitable access to opportunities in a competitive market.

Through these initiatives, José has not only promoted positive values and behaviors but also delivered measurable impact by creating a more inclusive and supportive working environment. His leadership exemplifies the proactive steps needed to build a diverse and equitable offshore energy sector.

Dr. Ikechukwu “Iyke" Onyegiri, AFBE-UK

Dr. Ikechukwu “Iyke" Onyegiri is one of our most active and valued members at AFBE. He is a Chartered Principal Pipeline Engineer at TechnipFMC with extensive expertise in Design Engineering, Project Engineering, and Product Development, with a core focus on pipeline design, installation analysis, and fracture mechanics.

Beyond his technical achievements, Iyke is extremely passionate about inclusivity. He joined the AFBE board in 2019 and was appointed Co-Chair of AFBE’s Scottish arm in 2025, reflecting his immense value to our team. As you may know, statistically, while 30% of all UK Domiciled undergraduate qualifiers are from Minority Ethnic Backgrounds, ethnic representation in the engineering sector is less than 12%. Iyke is a key member of our Transition team, which is set up to address this disparity by organising employability workshops and providing aspiring professionals with a safe space for development. Iyke has been central to these efforts, and in 2024 alone, the Transition team held over 25 events, benefitting approximately 750 people. Notably, during SPE Offshore Europe in 2015, Iyke partnered with Baker Hughes to host a Transition Careers event, which featured inspirational talks from senior industry leaders and mock interviews for students. Iyke is also an active member of the AFBE Gala and Awards team, which is a biennial event recognizing talent within ethnic minority communities. Furthermore, he has led efforts to increase the impact of AFBE’s programs by encouraging collaboration with organizations that share similar objectives.