Former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Elohor Aiboni, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Nigeria, marking a major leadership transition within Shell’s global operations.
Key Highlights:
Elohor Aiboni becomes Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Nigeria
First Nigerian to hold combined senior leadership role at Shell Nigeria
Takes over from Marno de Jong after 34-year Shell career
Appointment effective August 1, 2026
Over 24 years of experience across Shell’s global operations
The announcement was made in a statement by Shell’s Communications Manager, Gladys Afam-Anadu, who confirmed that Aiboni will succeed Marno de Jong, who is leaving the company after more than three decades of service.
According to the statement, Elohor Aiboni is the first Nigerian to occupy the combined role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Shell Nigeria, reflecting her long-standing rise within the organisation.
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She brings over 24 years of experience across Shell’s upstream operations in Nigeria, including offshore, shallow-water, and onshore assets, as well as international assignments in Kazakhstan and Brunei.
Aiboni previously served as Managing Director of SNEPCo from 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the deepwater subsidiary in Nigeria. During her tenure, she oversaw major offshore production operations, including the Bonga field, which achieved its one-billionth barrel milestone in 2023.
She later moved to Brunei in 2024, where she has been responsible for asset performance, production management, and project delivery at Brunei Shell Petroleum.
In her reaction to the appointment, Aiboni expressed readiness to continue supporting Shell’s operations in Nigeria, describing the country as a long-standing hub for the company’s business.
She also commended her predecessor, Marno de Jong, for his leadership and contributions to Shell’s growth in Nigeria, noting that his tenure strengthened operational performance and project delivery.
De Jong, who joined Shell in 1992, has held multiple leadership roles across several countries, including Venezuela, Australia, the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Netherlands.
Under his leadership in Nigeria, Shell advanced key deepwater projects and maintained strong output from the Bonga asset, while also pushing major investment decisions in new offshore developments.
He said he was confident that Shell Nigeria would continue on a growth path under Aiboni’s leadership, citing her experience and track record within the company.
The appointment takes effect from August 1, 2026.
