Raphael Ortega

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Raphael holds an MBA from the Argentinean University UCEMA. Speaking 5 languages, he started his career in the Accor group in Buenos Aires. In charge of developing hotel brands, he opened several establishments in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. On his return to Europe, he took over the management of the Spanish subsidiary of SFEH in Madrid.
During 10 years at the head of IECSA, he refocuses the turnover towards Africa and China and diversifies its offer to the agro-industry.

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Benjamin Dunbavand

SFEH Paris / Development Manager

Of dual French-British nationality and having lived abroad for a number of years, Benjamin has always moved in an international environment. After studies in international trade and some time working first in large-scale distribution then as a consultant, Benjamin joined the SFEH group in 2003 in order to develop the medical disposable devices business before evolving towards the development of hospital equipment projects. A specialist in turnkey assembly in the Healthcare Export sector, he plays an active role in the conception and piloting of the company's strategic undertakings.

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Eugenio Cardoso

I2E N'djamena / General Manager I2E

Eugenio began his career in Angola as a works manager for a metal frames company, where he acquired significant experience, before joining the SFEH group in 2013.
A true expert in turnkey projects, Eugenio helped set up the subsidiary I2E based in Chad, in order to oversee the work on the La Renaissance hospital.
Since then, he has supervised the different regional projects entrusted to him and he now leads a multi-disciplinary team of 40 technicians covering the main technical areas such as bio-medical, electricity, plumbing and carpentry.

Mayo

IECSA Buenos Aires / Technical Manager

A biomedical engineer who is passionate about new technologies, with over 15 years' experience in the sphere of turnkey projects in the different regions of Asia, Africa and Latin America, Marc concentrates mainly on the technical and economic issues of our clients' projects.
He strives to seek the right balance between performance and budget, taking into account the technical, logistical, maintenance and after-sales aspects. Making each project a unique, tailor-made experience at the service of our client is what makes him passionate about his work!

Patrick Fournié

AME Miami /CFO

After completing an MBA at the prestigious American university UCLA, Patrick Fournier began his career in 1977 with the CitiBank group.
In the course of his many years of experience, he has developed solid references and has specialised in the funding of export projects. He is currently Chief Financial Officer, accompanying the development of our American subsidiary AME, in particularly in China and Africa.

Michel Herlant

Oxiar Luanda / Medical Director

A specialist doctor trained at the La Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris, Doctor Herlant joined the SFEH Group in 1992 after having directed a large Neurotraumatology centre in northern France.
Medical Consultant-Director for the reopening of the University Hospital Centre in Luanda, he moved to Angola in1993 and directed numerous projects of the SFEH group in Angola and the sub-region. At the interface between the local authorities and central office, he defines, together with Angolan partners, the details of the desired projects and provisions, supervises the work, informs the client of the progress of operations and reports to the headquarters.

Jorge Rodriguez

Engineering Manager

Jorge has a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Thermodynamics, as well a doctorate in Mechanical and Energy Engineering, with a thesis on "The transitory analysis of gas networks" presented at the I.S.T (Advanced Technology Institute of Portugal) in 1994. He then had a brilliant career first as a Lecturer-Researcher and then as a Consultant, before joining the SFEH group in 2012 to direct the work and start-up of the agro-industrial project in Camabatela (Angola).
Then, he placed his technical expertise at the service of the group's most complex projects such as the National Medicine Control Laboratory and the Luanda Science and Technology Museum.