Stephan Burger

Stephan Burger

Founder, Executive Director & Owner

Johannesburg, ZA

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Stephan Burger is a visionary entrepreneur, thought leader, and accomplished executive with strong business strategy skills & a proven track record of driving growth and optimizing operations. His expertise includes acquisitions, infrastructure development, and implementing strategies for sustainable success. He specializes in Africa's mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, and alternative energy sectors. As a strategic leader with a global vision, Stephan transforms industries, leaving a legacy of growth and innovation.

Stephan has held leadership & founder roles across Sub-Saharan Africa in organizations such as Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS), EnergyBanq, BatteryBanq, Gas Banq, Sunrise Energy, and Ghana Port Marine System (GPMS).

In 2020, Stephan founded EnergyBanq, which provides renewable energy solutions and consulting services across Africa. He also advises The Mermaid Group on acquiring energy-related import terminals and serves on the Sandown Capital Investment Committee, holding equity stakes in several energy enterprises.

As Co-Founder of Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS), Stephan led the consolidation of Southern Africa's mining services sector through mergers and acquisitions. Under his leadership, the oil, gas, and energy division grew significantly, developing Africa's largest LPG import facility, a 10-million-barrel crude oil tank farm, and a multi-fuel import terminal in Ghana, among other projects in SADC.

Stephan is committed to philanthropy, contributing to Ubuntu Pathways, an NGO based in Port Elizabeth, and serving on the Steering Committee for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, operational since 2017.

Beginning his career in finance at Investec Bank (SA) and later Citi Group, Stephan holds a BCom in Economics from Stellenbosch University and a Master of Management in Finance and Investment from WITS Business School.

The Record

Background

  • 2020 — Present

    Founder, Executive Director & Owner

    EnergyBanq

    Energybanq is a natural energy resource company in Southern Africa with a mission to provide sustainable energy solutions.

  • 2007 — 2020

    Founder, Vice President/Executive Director

    Mining, Oil and Gas Services (MOGS)

    MOGS is a group of specialist companies that offer services in the Mining, Oil and Gas sectors in Africa, the Middle East and USA, with a focus on infrastructure development, operations and acquisitions.

  • 2005 — 2007

    Managing Director

    integer/hotspot

    The Integer Group is a leading promotional, retail, and shopper marketing agency. Integer works with a broad set of clients across several categories that include retail, beverage, consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, home and shelter, automotive aftermarket and power sports. Integer has approximately 1,200 employees across the globe.

  • 2002 — 2005

    Managing Director

    Target Capital

    Target Capital is a financial services company based in the UK. assisting clients with M&A, finance, capital and debt transactions. While at Target Capital, Stephan served as VC of funding and development.

  • 2001 — 2002

    Corporate Banking Specialist

    Citibank

    Citi Private Bank serves wealthy individuals and their families around the world with a customized private banking service.

  • 1998 — 2001

    Private Banker

    Investec Wealth & Investment UK

    Investec Private Banking offers specialised banking services to individuals with specific needs. Tailored financial services assist in decision making and clients receive individual attention and assistance.

  • 2007 — 2020

    CEO

    MOGS Mining Services (MMS)

    MMS is a leading provider of value-adding services and products to the mining industry in South Africa, Africa and globally.

Formative Years

Education

  • Stellenbosch University

    Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

    1992 — 1995

  • St Stithians College

    1986 — 1991

Areas Of Focus

Expertise

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Business Development
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Oil and Gas
  • Oil & Gas