The Strategic Business Unit provides clients with value-oriented services in the following areas:
Our OEMs & Partners
The Strategic Business Unit provides clients with value-oriented services in the following areas:
Dr. Fawibe has 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 1billion 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 University of Ibadan. He also attended courses in institutions such as 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 relationship. 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.
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.
Okechi is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in projects, contracts and supply chain management in the oil and gas industry.
Okechi is currently an Executive Director of International Energy Services Limited (IESL) and is responsible in providing strategic leadership, direction and guidance as part of the executive management team as well as implementation of such business and investment strategies that will impact positively on the company's bottom line. He also has a strong track record with international alliances and partnerships.
Prior to his appointment as Executive Director with IESL, he was the GM, Oilfield Supply and Services and before that had served in capacity in various organizations in management positions covering major projects, as field operations and services. His experience in field operational services cuts across Onshore and Offshore facilities in Nigeria, Ghana and Angola. He started his career with Julius Berger Nigeria.
Okechi has strong networking capabilities and very well-travelled in various roles in the Oil & Gas Industry.
He is an excellent communicator and an advocate of “Get it right first time” philosophy with a proven track record of delivering high value and complex projects.
Okechi holds the following qualifications
Professionally, he has executed and been involved in various multimillion-dollar/billion-dollar projects in Nigeria. He is married with children and enjoys the movies, basketball and travelling.
Dr. Babajide Ojuola, the General Manager Project Management & Consultancy, 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).