Philip Tieku is the Chief Executive Officer of Star Oil Limited and one of the most influential business leaders in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. He was appointed CEO in September 2020 at a time when Star Oil was struggling to remain competitive, and led one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in the country, transforming the company into the largest Oil Marketing Company (OMC) in Ghana within five years of his appointment.
Under his leadership, Star Oil shifted from a traditional family-run structure to a professionally managed, data-driven organization. Philip championed the use of analytics and empirical decision-making to address long-standing inefficiencies in the fuel distribution value chain—optimizing pricing, logistics, station performance, and dealer relationships. This analytical approach enabled Star Oil to scale rapidly while maintaining industry-leading sales per outlet and a disciplined, low-cost operating model that serves the largest segment of Ghana’s fuel market.
Beyond growth in numbers, Philip has focused on building trust—both internally and externally. He strengthened relationships with dealers, suppliers, and regulators, invested in technology and operational controls, and elevated the brand’s retail experience through improved station aesthetics, safety, and customer service standards. These efforts have positioned Star Oil not only as a market leader but also as one of the most engaging and recognizable energy brands in Ghana.
Philip’s leadership philosophy blends strategic rigor with humility and execution discipline. He believes sustainable growth is achieved when leadership decisions are grounded in evidence, continuously tested against real-world outcomes, and aligned with the needs of customers and frontline partners.
Philip holds a BSc in Administration (Accounting option) from the University of Ghana. He is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK and the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants, Ghana. Before joining Star Oil, Philip worked with Ernst & Young, PwC Ghana, and the PwC Banking and Capital Markets Group in London, UK. Philip is a Christian and is married with three daughters.
