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Dr. Fawibe has a profound understanding of the local and international petroleum industry with over 50 years of experience.
Dr. Fawibe is currently the Chairman of International Energy Services Limited (IESL), he leads the Board and focuses it on strategic matters as well as oversees the Group’s business. He is an astute and highly visionary leader with a success mantra “Innovation is Life “. He believes that with the right amount of inspiration, encouragement and knowledge, ordinary people can achieve extraordinary work.
Prior to his appointment as the Chairman, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IESL. Under his leadership as the Chairman and CEO, IESL has undertaken over 15 major projects with a cumulative value of over USD 1 billion in Nigeria.
In his early career, he was a key figure at operational and governmental policy-making levels illustrated by his representation of Nigeria, and attendance at OPEC expert meetings and Ministerial Conferences respectively for over 10 years. He has been cited in Who’s Who in the Commonwealth (1982); the International Who is Who of Intellectuals, (1982), and was also cited in Marquis Who’s Who in the World 1997, amongst others. He is also a recipient of the Award of the 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century.
Dr. Diran Fawibe holds a B.Sc. (1969), M.Sc. (1971) and Ph.D. (1983) degrees in Economics, with specialization in Petroleum Marketing and Petroleum Process Economics respectively from the University of Ibadan. He also attended courses in institutions such as the Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago; Petroleum Economics Limited, Geneva; Morgan Guaranty Bank, New York; Institute of Marketing, London; College of Petroleum Studies, Oxford University, UK; Energy Institute, London; Centre for Professional Excellence, Amsterdam Holland; Business School, Georgetown University, Washington, USA.
The professional standing and international outlook of Dr. Fawibe is illustrated by the recognition accorded him by the following international organizations and professional bodies.
Adeleke has a wide range of experience in Asset management and evaluation, Business Management, Management appreciation and production scheduling.
Adeleke is the Vice Chairman of International Energy Services Limited (IESL) where he manages the affairs of the business and ensures the continued growth of the organization.
Prior to his appointment as the vice chairman, he was the Company Coordinator where he was responsible for daily operations and managing business relationships. He was involved in the execution of several projects by the organization.
Before joining International Energy Services Limited, he worked as an Investment Executive at the Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), CASHES Manager and Project Coordinator at Globestar.
Adeleke holds a master’s degree in international business management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) Glendale Arizona and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Economics Geology from the University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas USA.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Lucy is an International Consultant, Policy Advisor and Author, with almost four decades’ experience in executive, non-executive, consulting and policy advisory roles that traverse industries in the Private, Public and Non-Profit Sectors in Nigeria, including Sub Regional, Continental and Global Professional Networks and some Multilateral Agencies.
She had a sterling ten years tenure as CEO of FITC Nigeria, a non-profit special purpose professional services firm serving a network of 1,570 stakeholders in Africa as at 2019. Prior to FITC, she had a vibrant consulting career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She also serves on Boards, Think Tanks, and Jury Panels as well as consulting on two Multilateral Missions to two Southern African countries as the Corporate Governance Thematic Area Lead to both countries, for an African Union Agency, while being a writer.
She is an accomplished author of several professional articles on policy applicable to Nigeria and Africa. Her latest book titled “African Leaders’ Tete A Tete: Navigating Entity Design and Prioritization for Systemic Outcomes” released October 2022, has attracted continental attention and led to her invitation to the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS), as CEO to lead its growth plans.
She has a Doctorate degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix, Arizona USA, an MBA and a B.Sc. in Business Administration, from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria an International Director Certification in Corporate Governance, from INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau, France. She is a recipient of several premium recognitions at home and abroad, including the International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPS)’s highest global individual award, the Thomas F. Gilbert Distinguished Professional Achievement Award of 2019.
She is happily married and blessed with adult children.
Bayo possesses significant experience in engineering design, procurement, construction and project management consultancy in the oil and gas industry with over 25 years’ experience.
Bayo is the CEO of International Energy Services Limited (IESL) where he is responsible for the day-to-day operation and providing leadership for the strategic direction of the company. He has a successful track record of building enduring business relationships, delivering on complex projects, and providing top management leadership.
Prior to his appointment as the CEO of IESL, Bayo was the Managing Director of IESL-DORISL Ltd., a JV between DORIS Engineering SA of Paris and IESL. Before then, he was a GM at IESL, a Construction Manager and Project Manager respectively at NALCO, a U.S. based Chemical Company and at Enerplus, an oil Exploration and Production Company based in Canada.
Earlier in his career Bayo worked at various times for British Petroleum (BP) in Canada and Technip (now TechnipFMC) in Houston.
Bayo holds an MBA from Cornell University in New York, a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and in Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Executed projects during his professional years range in size from < $1M to $4.2 Billion. Bayo is a registered professional engineer in Nigeria and Canada. He is married with children and enjoys swimming, reading, golfing, and visiting remote places.
Director, Global Business
Sunday Ayeni is currently the Managing Director of IESL Global Business and GEPIES, S.A. (a JV company between IESL and GEPETROL, Equatorial Guinea, is an accomplished engineering professional with domestic and international experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction, spanning about three decades in the oil and gas and energy industry at large.
A decisive leader with proven success on new frontiers, spearheading international project teams, global business operations through due diligence, prioritization, and strategic coordination. He champions the global presence of IESL, especially in seven African countries.
Through his leadership, he has executed development projects in the oil and gas worth billions of Dollars.
He started his modest career as a trainee engineer and rose to the position of Project Manager with Petmam Ventures Limited. He also worked as an Operations/Contract Sales Manager at Westfield Energy Resources Limited, Project Manager with Brentford Engineering Services Limited, Head of Department (HOD) Civil/Structure at William Lloyd Technical Company Limited.
He has held several positions in IESL as Divisional Manager, Global Commercial Services, Business Development Manager, etc. While he was a Divisional Manager in IESL, he also served in the capacity of Managing Director of Stat Marine Nigeria Limited (a JV between IESL and Stat Marine Holding SA- France).
Engr Sunday Ayeni holds a master’s degree in project management (MPM) from University of Lagos and his first degree in Civil Engineering from the Ondo State University. He is vast in computer applications and software usage.
He is a member of COREN, NSE, and Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), and a Member of General Electrics (GE) African Fellow – 2016. He is married and blessed with children and enjoys playing table tennis, coaching/teaching, and reading.
Dr. Babajide Ojuola, the General Manager Technical Services, is a seasoned Engineering Management professional with several years of experience in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sector of the Energy sector. He has participated in several multi-million-dollar projects, both in technical and managerial capacities, for multinational and indigenous oil companies. He is a focal point for some of the investment and portfolio diversification initiatives within the company. His hands-on experience cuts across Conceptual Studies, Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering Design, Construction Management, Procurement, Project Management, Quality Management, and Knowledge Management.
Engr. (Dr.) Babajide Ojuola has grown through the ranks in IESL working in the following capacities: Piping Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Head Project Management & Consultancy, and Technical Assistant to the Group Chairman.
Engr. (Dr.) Babajide Ojuola holds a PhD in Engineering Management from Walden University, USA; MSc in Philosophy (Distinction) from Walden University; MSc in Engineering Management (Distinction) from University of South Wales, UK; and B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Nigeria.
Engr. (Dr.) Babajide Ojuola is a COREN registered engineer, a fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research and Hydrocarbon Studies (FIOGRHS), a fellow of Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), a member of the prestigious Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) UK, member of Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), member of Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), member of Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), member of Golden Key International Honor Society (USA), member, National Society of Leadership and Success (USA), member, Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society, and an ASQ certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Ola Rhodes serves as the Group Finance and Tax Advisor at International Energy Services Ltd, bringing over 32 years of post-qualification experience in finance, taxation, and corporate management.
A Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), she has built her career across diverse sectors including architectural/construction, telecommunications, and oil & gas services — where she has spent over 21 years.
She is a graduate of Accountancy and has expertise in tax law and its practical application and implementation within complex corporate environments.
Ola has undertaken entrepreneurial and professional development in Project Management (including Advanced Project Management), Procurement, and Project Cost Estimation. She is also an alumnus of the Accountancy Finishing School and has completed training in marketing, relationship management, and customer service delivery.
Her continued professional education includes seminars on business growth strategies, corporate performance enhancement, SME development, IFRS implementation in Nigeria, transfer pricing regulations, and recent changes in tax legislation.
Oluwabunmi Alomaja Ojumu is an accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of progressive experience delivering strategic financial leadership across the oil & gas, media, and professional consultancy sectors. She currently serves as Financial Controller at International Energy Services Limited (IESL), a pan-African, multidisciplinary energy service provider operating across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas value chain, where she leads enterprise-wide financial management, governance, risk, and performance strategy for a NGN100+ billion revenue organization.
She was recognized by The Guardian as one of Nigeria’s 10 Exceptional and Most Value-Adding Female Professionals for her role in driving operational excellence, innovation, and financial sustainability.
Bunmi has built and transformed finance functions that enable sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and financial resilience. Her expertise spans financial planning and analysis, IFRS reporting, treasury management, project accounting, tax planning, enterprise risk management, ERP systems, and board-level reporting.
At IESL, she is a core member of the Executive Management Team and the Board Audit & Risk Committee, providing strategic insight that guides investment decisions, optimizes working capital, and mitigates financial and operational risk. She pioneered IESL’s Project Accounts & Budget Control function, establishing its governance model and performance metrics from the ground up.
Throughout her career, Bunmi has delivered measurable value through budget optimization, cost efficiency, cash flow enhancement, digital finance transformation, and leadership development — including the design and execution of multi-billion-naira budgets, SAP and SAGE ERP implementations, and internal control frameworks that significantly reduced audit findings.
Bunmi holds a B.Sc. in Accountancy from Lagos State University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), an Associate Chartered Tax Practitioner (ACTI), a Project Management Professional (PMP®), and a Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®). She is an international member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
She is passionate about youth empowerment, leadership development, financial literacy, and sustainable wealth creation, and is committed to building strong institutions and driving long-term organizational excellence through innovation and ethical leadership.