…both appointments will take effect on October 1

Oredola Adeola

Shell Plc has appointed Mr. Ronald Adams as the new Managing Director of its deep-water subsidiary, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), while Elohor Aiboni has transitioned to an international position as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP).

Gladys Afam-Anadu, Media Relations Manager at Shell, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

According to him, Adams had previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Atlantic LNG in Trinidad and Tobago.

Afam-Anadu emphasised that both appointments will take effect on October 1.

Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, in his statement, congratulated Adams and stressed the importance of consolidating and enhancing SNEPCo’s performance in deep-water production and social investments across the country.

He also commended Elohor for her remarkable contributions since assuming the role in August 2021, noting that her new position in Brunei presents another opportunity to contribute to the Shell Group.

Reflecting on her time at SNEPCo, Aiboni expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts with colleagues and stakeholders, particularly highlighting the role of co-venture partners in driving the company’s success.

“It has been a great honour to lead a cost-disciplined and streamlined business that champions safety and excellence in deep-water operations,” she stated.

According to the statement, Ronald Adams has over 32 years of experience in the energy industry, where he has led both Shell-operated and non-operated ventures. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled a wide variety of challenges, both in business and on the technical side.

Ronald holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the West Indies, which gave him a strong foundation in the industry.

He also earned an MBA in Strategic Planning from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, which has enhanced his ability to plan and manage projects effectively.

His extensive experience and educational background make him a respected leader in the energy sector.