Energia Limited has announced the appointment of Oladimeji Bashorun as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the vacancy created by the exit of Mr Chidi Egonu.
Bashorun, who previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), steps into the role following years of providing strategic and operational leadership within the organisation. During his tenure as COO, he led the company’s operations, driving operational efficiency and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Rich Industry Background
Oladimeji Bashorun is a seasoned energy executive with extensive experience spanning upstream oil and gas operations, asset management, and corporate leadership. He began his leadership trajectory as a Senior IT Project Manager at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, delivering large-scale digital and systems integration projects for upstream operations.
Before he was appointed CEO, he was Chief Operating Officer, overseeing daily operations, driving efficiency, and strengthening execution across business units.
Before joining Energia, he served as Project Manager within the Joint Project Management Team at Asharami Energy Limited, where he managed greenfield developments and brownfield optimization, with responsibility for profit and loss performance, safety leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement including regulatory bodies.
Bashorun built a significant part of his career at Shell Petroleum Development Company, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Manager of Pipelines Asset Integration, PD Safety Leadership Manager, and Production Unit Manager for the Land East Asset, driving production targets, operational excellence, and safety culture transformation.
His earlier roles included Facility Upgrade Project Management Services Lead and Production Systems & Strategy Coach in Malaysia, where he enhanced operational performance and aligned systems with global standards. He also worked as a Real-Time Operations Systems Engineer at Agip KCO in Kazakhstan, optimizing production through advanced monitoring systems.
Education & Executive Development
Oladimeji Bashorun holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School, where he developed a strong foundation in global business strategy, leadership, and management.
He has further strengthened his executive capabilities through an extensive portfolio of advanced programs from some of the world’s leading institutions. At Harvard Business School Online, he completed multiple certifications, including specializations in Strategy and Leadership & Management, as well as programs in Sustainable Business Strategy, Disruptive Strategy, Strategy Execution, Management Essentials, and Negotiation Mastery—equipping him with the tools to drive innovation, execute complex strategies, and lead high-performing organizations.
His leadership and organizational expertise is complemented by certifications from Wharton Online in Leadership in the 21st Century and Managing and Motivating Talent, enhancing his ability to build and sustain high-impact teams.
Oladimeji has also completed executive education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he undertook an intensive program in Crisis Management for Leaders, strengthening his preparedness for uncertainty and complex business environments.
Further advancing his governance and strategic oversight capabilities, he earned a certification in Corporate Governance from Columbia Business School, alongside advanced negotiation training from University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
He has also deepened his leadership perspective through programs at MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on leadership in rapidly evolving environments, and at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where he studied growth strategy and value creation.
In addition, he holds certification in ISO 55001 Asset Management Systems from Punyam Academy, reinforcing his expertise in asset management frameworks and operational excellence.
Collectively, his academic and executive education reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning and positions him as a forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in strategy, governance, leadership, and organizational transformation.
