our team
Fifth Ocean Group is led by a team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise across energy investing, operations, and strategic execution. Together, our team combines decades of experience and a shared commitment to disciplined investment, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
Kevin Lowder
Group Managing Partner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Andrew Haynes
Managing Partner
SINGAPORE
Felipe Oliveira
Managing Partner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Armando Henriques
Senior Operating Partner
HOUSTON
Jose Formigli
Senior Operating Partner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Adrian Cook
Senior Operating Partner
PERTH
Cesar Palagi
Managing Director and Head of Subfurface
HOUSTON
Max Smouha-Ho
Senior Vice President
of Investments
SYDNEY
Gabriel Meira
Senior Vice President
of Investments
RIO DE JANEIRO
Clayton Taylor
Senior Advisor
HOUSTON
LTG. (Ret.) Rick L. Waddell
Senior Advisor
U.S.
Debora Berti
Senior Associate
LISBON