Core Values
Expect excellence where others don’t.
OE54 was founded on the belief that facilitating education and sustainable commerce is the United States’ most effective foreign policy lever.
OE54 is a project management company providing technology, logistics, and business services across Africa with decades of experience operating in the continent.
TEAM
OE54’s leadership team has operated in the telecommunications, strategy consulting, high tech, financial services, renewable energy, oil and gas, real estate, education and transportation industries.
SDVOB
OE54 is a service disabled veteran owned business (SDVOB) founded by Ian Thomson to provide logistics and operations services to the US government's missions across Africa.
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Experienced Leadership
CASE STUDIES
CONSTRUCTION + FINANCING
Multi-national sought a new operations base to reduce costs and increase flexibility to accommodate for growth without committing the capital needed to develop a bespoke facility.
ADVANCE PARTY OPERATIONS
Expeditionary logistics and operations: establishing a robust beach head in a new location to support operations. 24/7 command center, identifying local project leader and partners, hiring local staff, establishing preliminary procedures and securing housing and transportation for the main party.
LODGING + STAFFING
Large multi-national corporation entering Angolan market sought executive housing and local staff while mitigating logistics and safety concerns and operating costs.
People
Technology
Perspective
Our project leaders are operationally savvy and draw heavily from the US and other militaries. We have seen that a soldierly ethos spans countries and cultures. You’ll find dependability, leadership by example, integrity and a bias for action as the core traits of all our team members, regardless of prior military service.