Co-Founders
The Founders of Royal Fuels
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Hamza Aftab
Hamza Aftab brings over 8 years of deep, hands-on experience in the gas station and fuel retail industry. His expertise spans the full acquisition lifecycle — from identifying high-potential locations and building stores from the ground up, to managing operational transitions and developing the long-term systems that drive consistent performance.
Hamza has been actively involved in operational restructuring and acquisition execution throughout Texas, building strong relationships with fuel suppliers and industry operators across multiple markets. His family-business background in fuel retail gives him a distinct operational lens that informs every decision Royal Fuels makes.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Oladotun Awosemo
Oladotun Awosemo is a seasoned energy industry professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning geoscience, finance, and entrepreneurship. He previously worked in financial planning and analysis for Sunoco — North America's largest independent fuel distributor — and spent time on Wall Street with Citigroup and other boutique banks.
Oladotun is the founder of Teraangar LLC, a consultancy that facilitates energy sector investments. His deal execution experience spans Oil & Gas, Renewables, Energy Infrastructure & Technology, and Carbon Capture & Storage. He holds a BS in Geology (First Class Honors), an MS in Geophysics, and an MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship.
