About

Entrepreneurs at Heart

Dr. Kase Lawal

Chairman

As founder, Dr. Kase L. Lawal leads a diverse group of affiliated companies for CAMAC International. Dr. Lawal is the Chairman of the Board for CAMAC, Vice Chairman of the Unity National Bank, the only licensed and federally insured African-American owned bank in Texas. In May 2016 Dr. Lawal retired from his position as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the global energy firm Erin Energy Inc., (NYSE Amex: ERN) he founded in 2010. Committed to public service, Dr. Lawal provides key leadership on several boards and commissions.

Kamoru Lawal

Chief Executive Officer & President

Kamoru Lawal is the Chief Executive Officer and President of CAMAC. Mr. Lawal manages the CAMAC investment portfolio and directs the merger and acquisition activities for the holding company. He also has responsibility for the company’s trading activities. Mr. Lawal is a member of the Harvard Club of New York, Texas Southern University Foundation board and a Director on the Unity National Bank Board. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. Mr. Lawal graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Neel Thakkar

Global Financial Operations

Neel oversees the global financial operations of the organization, including strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, investment decisions, external financing, debt compliance, financial analysis and tax planning. Neel has more than 18 years of experience in accounting and finance. Prior to joining CAMAC, Neel was financial manager at Rockwell Automation Inc. He also spent several years in various public accounting firms. Background in manufacturing, distribution and construction. Overseeing all audit processes and staffing multiple engagements throughout the year. Neel holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and auditing from Gujarat University. He is a Chartered Accountant from India (CA) and certified public accountant (CPA).

Johannes “Jaco” Geyser

Chief Operations Officer, IFC South Africa

Jaco oversees the operational execution of IFC South Africa’s industrial and energy programs, including project delivery, EPC oversight, construction readiness, regulatory compliance, and cross sector operational strategy. He has more than 30 years of experience in mining engineering, refinery development, and large scale industrial operations across Africa.
Prior to joining IFC South Africa, Jaco held senior leadership roles in mining operations, municipal service delivery, and industrial process optimization, where he led turnaround initiatives, strengthened governance structures, and improved reporting and accountability across complex, high risk environments. His background includes underground mining operations, advanced hydraulics, refinery commissioning, and multidisciplinary engineering management.