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Tornado.

A single shop in Western Illinois has grown to over 32 locations, serving millions and connecting communities through fuel, retail, and services.

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Tornado's Mission & Vission

Fueling Progress.
Connecting People.

Tornado Group, based in Illinois since 2017 and founded by Bassam Hussein, operates in sectors such as warehousing, merchant services, real estate, petroleum, CCTV monitoring, cosmetics, and food and tobacco. With a focus on food retail, particularly convenience stores, and the petroleum industry with gas stations, the company aims to provide a range of products to local communities and seeks partnerships for broader reach.

The mission of Tornado Group is to function as a trusted fuel and retail network in the region and beyond. Tornado's success is measured not only by the number of stations and C-Stores operated but also by the quality of interactions facilitated with customers, including drivers, business partners, fleet operators, and the communities served.

The vision of Tornado Group is to create an environment where access to energy, fresh food, and essential services is available within five minutes, regardless of location.

2017Year Founded
32+Locations
18Cities Covered
24/7Service Uptime
Tornado network
LIVE NETWORK STATUS
32Stations & stores active
98.3%Uptime Today
4.9 ★Avg. Rating
2030Carbon Neutral Goal
150+Active Stationsand stores
150+Team Membersacross 6 regions
12M+Monthly Visitsacross the network
99.7%Network Uptimeguaranteed SLA

Leadership & Operations

Corporate Team

Experienced leaders and operational teams working together to move Tornado Group forward.

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Bassam Hussein

Chief Executive Officer

Bassam Hussein, known as Sam, is the dynamic Founder and CEO of Tornado Group. With a university degree and more than 20 years of experience in energy, retail, and related sectors, he embodies visionary leadership. As a strategic thinker who prioritizes a bottom-up approach, he not only embraces challenges but also inspires his teams to achieve what many deem impossible.

Bassam Hussein, known as Sam, is the dynamic Founder and CEO of Tornado Group. With a university degree and more than 20 years of experience in energy, retail, and related sectors, he embodies visionary leadership. As a strategic thinker who prioritizes a bottom-up approach, he not only embraces challenges but also inspires his teams to achieve what many deem impossible.

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Hassan Hussein

Chief Operating Officer

Hassan Hussein, the Chief Operating Officer of Tornado Group, holds a college degree and brings over 10 years of experience in the energy and retail sectors. He is a hands-on technical expert who never takes anything for granted. As a meticulous thinker, he challenges assumptions to generate a range of suggestions and solutions, ultimately driving the best outcomes.

Hassan Hussein, the Chief Operating Officer of Tornado Group, holds a college degree and brings over 10 years of experience in the energy and retail sectors. He is a hands-on technical expert who never takes anything for granted. As a meticulous thinker, he challenges assumptions to generate a range of suggestions and solutions, ultimately driving the best outcomes.

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Aiman Hussein

Chief Project Manager & Public Relations

Aiman Hussein, Chief Project Manager and Public Relations Specialist at Tornado Group, holds a college degree and has over 10 years of experience managing projects across warehouses, retail, stations, and other areas. His exceptional efficiency and effectiveness stand out in every endeavor. Aiman's impressive networking skills extend well beyond the Tornado Group, generating significant goodwill and enhancing the company’s industry reputation.

Aiman Hussein, Chief Project Manager and Public Relations Specialist at Tornado Group, holds a college degree and has over 10 years of experience managing projects across warehouses, retail, stations, and other areas. His exceptional efficiency and effectiveness stand out in every endeavor. Aiman's impressive networking skills extend well beyond the Tornado Group, generating significant goodwill and enhancing the company’s industry reputation.

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Adam Dotson

Legal Team Leader

Tornado's legal team is led by Adam Dotson, a distinguished university graduate with over 30 years of experience in legal matters, real estate, and advisory services. His extensive background and keen analytical skills provide invaluable insights and strategic direction for Tornado Group's business ventures, ensuring a solid foundation for our success.

Tornado's legal team is led by Adam Dotson, a distinguished university graduate with over 30 years of experience in legal matters, real estate, and advisory services. His extensive background and keen analytical skills provide invaluable insights and strategic direction for Tornado Group's business ventures, ensuring a solid foundation for our success.

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Muhammad Saleh & Osama Ahmed

Finance & Accounts Team

Tornado's accounting team is led by Muhammad Saleh, a college graduate with valuable certifications and over a decade of experience in accounting and administration. In addition to his leadership role, he also manages Tornado Group's Fuel business division. Muhammad's contributions to Tornado go far beyond his expertise in Excel and account management; he is a remarkable multitasker who consistently delivers services efficiently and on time. His dedication keeps operations running smoothly, making him an invaluable asset to the organization. Osama Ahmed is a seasoned accounts manager responsible for Tornado Group's C-Store business division. With a university degree and over 20 years of experience in business analytics and cost accounting, Osama brings deep expertise to Tornado. His extensive skill set in budgeting, managerial oversight, cost and financial accounting analytics is a valuable asset that drives the division's success.

Tornado's accounting team is led by Muhammad Saleh, a college graduate with valuable certifications and over a decade of experience in accounting and administration. In addition to his leadership role, he also manages Tornado Group's Fuel business division. Muhammad's contributions to Tornado go far beyond his expertise in Excel and account management; he is a remarkable multitasker who consistently delivers services efficiently and on time. His dedication keeps operations running smoothly, making him an invaluable asset to the organization.

Osama Ahmed is a seasoned accounts manager responsible for Tornado Group's C-Store business division. With a university degree and over 20 years of experience in business analytics and cost accounting, Osama brings deep expertise to Tornado. His extensive skill set in budgeting, managerial oversight, cost and financial accounting analytics is a valuable asset that drives the division's success.

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Salieu Bojang

Marketing and R&D Team Leader

The marketing and research and development team, led by Salieu Bojang, holds university degrees and has over 30 years of experience teaching and researching in business and management. With extensive hands-on experience collaborating with corporations that integrate theoretical modeling into practical organizational success, Salieu adds significant value to Tornado by effectively bridging theory and practice.

The marketing and research and development team, led by Salieu Bojang, holds university degrees and has over 30 years of experience teaching and researching in business and management. With extensive hands-on experience collaborating with corporations that integrate theoretical modeling into practical organizational success, Salieu adds significant value to Tornado by effectively bridging theory and practice.

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Multi-Location Managers

Multi-Location Operations

Tornado is fortunate to have a team of highly skilled, responsible managers and partners, each overseeing multiple physical locations or service operations. With over five years of business experience, they have the technical expertise to assess and implement strategic business plans effectively, ensuring sustainable success in every endeavor.

Tornado is fortunate to have a team of highly skilled, responsible managers and partners, each overseeing multiple physical locations or service operations. With over five years of business experience, they have the technical expertise to assess and implement strategic business plans effectively, ensuring sustainable success in every endeavor.

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Site-Location Managers

Site Operations

Tornado employs dedicated site managers and partners who expertly oversee daily business operations, supported by a team of diligent staff members. This diverse group includes both current college students eager to learn and seasoned professionals with extensive experience. Our site-partnered managers are invaluable assets, empowering Tornado Group and its various service and business divisions to thrive continuously.

Tornado employs dedicated site managers and partners who expertly oversee daily business operations, supported by a team of diligent staff members. This diverse group includes both current college students eager to learn and seasoned professionals with extensive experience. Our site-partnered managers are invaluable assets, empowering Tornado Group and its various service and business divisions to thrive continuously.

What We Stand For

Six Values.

Integrity First

We play fair. We operate transparently, and never compromise on fuel quality. Our customers trust us — and we protect that.

Community Focus

Every station is a community hub. We hire locally, source locally and invest in the neighbourhoods we serve.

Innovation Driven

From EV chargers to ultra-fast EV charging, we deploy technologies that makes life easier for every customer and operator.

Planet Responsible

Carbon-neutral stations by 2030. EV-first expansion. Eco-low waste. We're building the fuel network of tomorrow. Today.

Excellence Standard

Every station is cleanliness, premium fuel sourcing, and timely safety checks. Excellence isn't a campaign — it's our baseline.

Global Ambition

We're not stopping at 150. International expansion is underway. Tornado's network will cross borders within 48 months.

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