Since its inception, GGMF has promoted innovative projects benefiting thousands of Angolans:
- GEOSTRATES: Empowers young Angolans in the fields of energy and geosciences, with international recognition, including a gold medal at the International Trade Fair for Ideas in Nuremberg, Germany.
- Echoes of Methodism: Promotes Christian values-based education, reinforcing the ethical and cultural formation of youth and children.
- Kandengues Scientists: Sparks children’s interest in science through hands-on activities and experiments that foster creativity and knowledge.
- Mwana Luzito: Focuses on promoting nutrition, health, and well-being for children in socially vulnerable situations.
- Scholarship Program: Facilitates access to quality education for talented young Angolans, strengthening the formation of future leaders.
- My Future Depends on My Present: Offers career guidance, mentorships, and training for 10th and 11th-grade students, encouraging conscious choices for a sustainable future.
- Zwelar with Them: A female empowerment project that promotes financial inclusion and economic resilience for women in vulnerable conditions.
Through these projects, the Gianni Gaspar Martins Foundation has established itself as a key reference in promoting social development in Angola, positively impacting present and future generations.
Leadership in Sports
In the realm of sports, Gianni Gaspar Martins plays a pivotal role as President of Sporting Clube de Luanda (SCL). Since taking on the presidency, he has led the club with a focus on rebuilding, modernization, and strengthening its operations, promoting professionalism and valuing athletes.
His commitment to Angolan sports is reflected in the revitalization of Sporting Clube de Luanda, investment in new infrastructure, and the creation of opportunities for young talent.
Through strategic and innovative management, he works to ensure that Sporting Clube de Luanda not only preserves its tradition but also stands as a symbol of sporting excellence in Angola and across the African continent.
Vision and Legacy
For Gianni Gaspar Martins, true leadership goes beyond business and sports — it is measured by the positive impact left for future generations.
With a future-oriented vision, he continues to develop projects that strengthen key sectors and promote inclusive and sustainable development in Angola.
Whether in the energy sector, in sports, or in his social commitment, his journey is marked by innovation, ethics, and dedication to the country’s growth — leaving behind a legacy of transformation and inspiration.
🌍 Energy. Inclusion. Commitment.
Chevron – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Coordinator of distribution for partners, Provision of assistance in the distribution and installation of new computers, Training with study of DST in the various wells of block 14.
Period from June to August 2002
Chevron – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Compilation of essential and necessary components for a Deepwater Heavy Crude Oil Development Plan. Audit of reserves files for the Gabela field in block 14.
Period from June to August 2003.
Chevron – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Compilation and qualitative control of pressure data, preparation of automated, logical and flexible digital references of data from the Tombua-Landana field in block 14.
Period September to December 2004
Chevron – Houston , Texas, Estados Unidos da America
Participation in the global project of Chevron’s Sub-Saharan Southern Africa business unit for the treatment of water extracted from wells, creation of an automated database of wells and implementation of criteria for selecting wells for treatment in the Takula and Numbi fields of Block 0.
Period: June to August 2005.
Chevron – Cabinda, – Republic of Angola
Participation in training on practices and procedures for health, safety, and the environment in the workplace. Performance of analyses to quantify measurement errors in the production and use of fluids in the Kungulo-Vuko field, Block 0, through a volume balance of the same fluids. Creation and development of production models (Prosper) for wells in the Takula fields, Block 0.
Period from June to August 2006.
Sonangol – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Preparation of production forecast maps, analysis of work and drilling programs, monitoring and participation in technical operations meetings, data collection and updating of production maps, analysis of production profiles, consultation and analysis of development plans with the company’s technical areas: Production Department (DPRO), Exploration Department (DEX) and Economics and Concessions Department (DEC).
Period from January 2007 to November 2010.
Chevron, SASBU – Houston, Texas, E.U.A.
Project Management: GVLA, Block 0, Area B, Republic of Angola “Regular” certification of CSOC – “Capital Stewardship Organizational Capabilities”, by the “Project Resource Company (PRC)”. Coordination of proactive risk identification and mitigation planning processes. Coordination of assurance activities required for the execution of basic engineering – FEED. Integration of lessons learned from other Chevron capital projects – SASBU and their application in the project. Coordination of interdisciplinary interaction between the various work teams on the project. Coordination of interdisciplinary interaction between the project teams and the service providers: EDG & Technip.
Period from November 2010 to November 2012.
Sonangol – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Coordinator of Block 3/05A (Sonangol P&P), Punja & Caco-Gazela Project. Monitoring and follow-up of the execution activities of the capital projects of Blocks 0 and 14 (Chevron) in the pre-engineering, basic engineering, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning phases.
Period from January 2013 to December 2013.
Global Inn Investments – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Chairman of the Board of Directors. Responsible for organizing and implementing the Corporate Code of Ethics. Responsible for defining and executing the investment strategy. Responsible for the internationalization strategy.
Period from January 2014 to the present date.
Sanlam Allianz Angola Seguros – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors.
Period from January 2020 to the present date.
Gianni Gaspar Martins Foundation – Luanda, Republic of Angola
President & Founder.
Period from January 2020 to present.
Banco BIC – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors.
Chairman of the Internal Control Committee and
Member of the Risk Committee.
Period from January 2022 to the present date.
Alfort Petroleum – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Managing Director.
Period from November 2022 to the present date.
Sporting Club of Luanda – Luanda, Republic of Angola
Chairman of the Board.
Period from April 2024 to the present date.
Primary Education (I, II and III Cycle)
São José do Cluny School, from September 1987 to June 1995,
in Luanda, Angola.
Secondary Education (Middle School)
Instituto Médio Industrial de Luanda, from September 1995 to
December 1997, in Luanda, Angola.
Secondary Education (Middle School)
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, from January 1998 to June 2000,
in Massachusetts, United States of America.
Higher Education (Degree in Petroleum Engineering)
University of Tulsa, from August 2000 to June 2004,
in Oklahoma, United States of America.
Higher Education (Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering)
University of Tulsa, from January 2005 to December 2006,
in Oklahoma, United States of America.
Executive Postgraduate (Capital Project Management)
University of Texas (Austin), from January 2011 to December 2011,
in Texas, United States of America.
Executive Postgraduate Program, Accelerated Program
in Business Administration.
Rice University, June 2012 to August 2012, Houston,
United States of America.
Gianni Gaspar Martins Foundation
Social Impact and Development
Investing in education, inclusion, and sustainability to transform lives and create real opportunities.
Sporting Clube Luanda
Training, Tradition, and Sports
Promoting Angolan talent and strengthening sports as a pillar of inclusion, discipline, and growth.
Alfort Petroleum Angola
Focused on strategic investment and development, Global Inn Investments leads projects that drive sustainable business and innovation in Angola.
Alfort Petroleum Angola
Energy for Angola’s Future
Focused on innovation and sustainable growth, driving the energy sector and the country’s development.
SanlamAllianz Angola
With a legacy of trust, SanlamAllianz promotes protection solutions and financial services, strengthening stability and economic development in Angola.
Banco BIC
Through the financial sector, Banco BIC drives economic growth, promotes banking inclusion, and supports new opportunities for Angolan society.