1996 ANNUAL REPORT

From his base in Cairo, Hesham Lotfy directs GeoDiamond's sales operations in the competitive markets of Egypt, Kuwait and Syria. Under his leadership - Hesham has two degrees in petroleum geology and petrophysics and six years of experience in the area - the GeoDiamond team has posted major sales gains in the past two years. Away from the oilfield, Hesham spends recreational time on the squash court, in the pool or at home with his wife and their two children.