Adeleye Falade Takes Over as NLNG's New Managing Director and CEO
Adeleye Falade has officially assumed office as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). He took up the position on Wednesday at the company's Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, succeeding Philip Mshelbila, who was recently appointed as the Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
Extensive Experience in Global Oil and Gas Industry
According to Sophia Horsfall, General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Falade brings nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry. His career includes extensive leadership exposure across the LNG and petroleum value chain, with a distinguished record built during his time within the Shell Group.
Falade's professional expertise spans a wide range of areas, including gas and petroleum operations, production optimisation, engineering, operational excellence, business improvement, and change management. He has held several senior technical and leadership roles within Shell and its affiliated companies, gaining broad exposure to complex operational environments, multinational joint ventures, and the management of diverse, multicultural teams across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Africa.
Previous Leadership Roles and International Assignments
Prior to his appointment as Managing Director and CEO of NLNG, Falade served as Managing Director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, a position he assumed in April 2024. In that role, he led one of the world's established LNG producers and oversaw strategic operational delivery within Brunei's LNG sector.
Earlier in 2023, he was appointed Country Chair for Shell Namibia, where he provided strategic leadership for Shell's operations and stakeholder engagement in the country. Before taking on these international leadership assignments, Falade held key senior roles at NLNG. Between May 2019 and September 2023, he served as General Manager, Production, where he was responsible for ensuring production reliability, plant performance, and operational safety across NLNG's world-class LNG facilities on Bonny Island.
Educational Background and Strategic Capabilities
Falade holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School, University of Reading, United Kingdom, which has further strengthened his strategic and leadership capabilities in the global energy sector.
His appointment marks a significant transition for NLNG, as the company continues to navigate the complexities of the global LNG market. With his deep industry knowledge and proven track record, Falade is expected to drive the company's strategic initiatives and operational excellence in the coming years.
