Join the Imperial Black Alumni Network (IBAN) for a high profile virtual evening with our distinguished speaker Mr Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Chairman of OPEC’s Board of Governors and a distinguished leader in the global energy sector.
With nearly four decades of experience, Mr Adeyemi-Bero is the Founder and CEO of FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited and has held senior roles across Shell, BG Nigeria, and OPEC.
In this global online event, Mr Adeyemi-Bero will share insights on navigating a successful career in the energy industry, lessons in leadership, and the future of sustainable energy in Africa and beyond.
The conversation will be led by Dr Adetoun Mustapha (an energy executive and IBAN ExCo member) followed by a Q&A session.
Attend to:
- Gain invaluable insights from one of the foremost leaders in the global energy sector.
- Discover the skills and strategies that have shaped Mr Adeyemi-Bero’s illustrious career.
- Connect with a global network of Imperial alumni and industry professionals.
- Kick-start discussion on how Imperial Black Alumni Network can contribute to sustainable energy future.
Ademola Adeyemi-Bero is a distinguished energy industry leader with 38 years of experience across diverse roles and geographies. He is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director of FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P), a Nigerian independent energy company established in 2012.
In addition to spearheading FIRST E&P’s pursuit to build a sustainable integrated energy business, Mr Adeyemi-Bero serves as Nigeria’s Governor to OPEC and the Chairman of OPEC’s Board of Governors, where his leadership is instrumental in shaping the global energy landscape.
Prior to embarking on the entrepreneurial journey with FIRST E&P, Mr Adeyemi-Bero served as the President and Managing Director of BG Nigeria, a subsidiary of the British Gas Group. During his time there, he successfully built an upstream exploration and production company as well as an integrated gas business. He also had an illustrious 20+ year career with Shell, where he held technical, commercial, and business leadership roles across multiple countries.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost oil and gas professionals, Mr Adeyemi-Bero is known for his integrity, strategic vision, and unparalleled leadership experience. His career spans both the Nigerian and international energy markets, making him a key figure in shaping the industry’s future.
Mr Adeyemi-Bero also serves on the boards and governing councils of several independent organizations, where he applies his extensive experience, strategic insight, and business acumen to drive their growth and success. He holds a BSc in Offshore Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London and an Executive MBA from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland and Wharton Business School.
Dr Adetoun Mustapha is a multi-skilled professional with about 30 years’ energy industry experience spanning Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management, Technical Planning, Petroleum Economics, Asset Commercial, Organizational Effectiveness, Continuous Improvement and Business Transformation. She has a track record of working across Functional boundaries, integrating complex inputs and fostering collaboration among teams to deliver impactful results. She has been a pioneer of the cultural and performance transformation of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company driving businessimprovement to consistently outperform the yearly Free Cash Flow aspiration and embedding a continuous improvement mindset for competitive future.
She is also a global player in environmental epidemiology research. Her research focus on air pollution, social determinants of health and climate change. She has published several scientific and business papers in national and international journals. She served as Energy Efficiency consultant in Kyrgyzstan with the United Nations Volunteers and as a trainer in Kenya with UNESCO-Earthwatch Institute. She is a British Chevening and Commonwealth Scholar, the Vice President of Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria and co-founder of the Imperial College London Black Alumni Network (IBAN). She is a fellow of the prestigious Collegium Ramazzini and Past Councillor for Africa/Fellow of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. She is a recipient of several national and international awards. She is a graduate of University of Lagos, University of Wales, Cardiff and Imperial College London.