Sylvie Lorimy

The path leads to MAKEEN Energy

When her husband found a job in Chateauroux, France, in 1998, Sylvie moved with him. After some years, she found an opening in a nearby office of MAKEEN Energy.

"I entered MAKEEN Energy in the beginning of 2013, when they had just signed with Al-Ayuni, so I came at a time when there were a lot of changes. I joined to assist the commercial department, answering tenders, getting administrative documentation and organising travels. We have a lot of people who travel everywhere, so there is a lot to do with booking flights, getting visas—it speaks to the international nature of our company."

The French Swiss army knife

To say that she has a diverse role would be an understatement. Sylvie offers support to MAKEEN Energy's other French office in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, including the Head of Sales and the Regional Director.

"People ask me for any administrative, commercial assistance, and I have a wide range of tasks ranging from practical things to translations; I love that."

A love for the multicultural

Her love for variety and diversity is also a big part of what keeps her happy at MAKEEN Energy. Since she is now part of a global group, she gets to interact with people from many different countries and cultures who all contribute with their own ideas and opinions.

"I find that the best thing about MAKEEN Energy is to exchange ideas and experiences with my colleagues from all over the world. Especially when we have training or seminars, you get to meet people from Bangladesh, Indonesia and Brazil, for example. And sometimes we all go out for dinner or bowling in the evening. It's a real pleasure."

"I find it very motivating to see how we maintain a dynamic and developing organisation with all these different cultures and backgrounds. We never stand still—there is always something new on the horizon."

Even though she did not become an interpreter, Sylvie has still found a role where she connects people across borders, bringing us closer and strengthening the bond between MAKEEN Energy's offices.