ENGR. CHRIS IJELI

MANAGING DIRECTOR / CEO

Engineer Chris Ijeli is the Managing Director, of Dorman Long Engineering Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil 1984) and a Master of Engineering Degree [Water, Wastewater and Environmental Health Engineering (Civil 1990)] from the University of Benin.

Has over 31 years of experience in Project Management, Sales Engineering, Contracting, Construction/Fabrication, and Project Support Services in the Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and Allied industry Facilities. Has had varied working experiences in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for Flowstations, Gas Compression/Gas Handling Plants in addition to Structural Steelworks Engineering/Fabrication and Installation, Pressure Vessel Engineering and Fabrication, Process Equipment Modularizing and Integration, Marine Structure Fabrication/Installation.

Member of the Delegation of National Content Development Consultative Forum of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to Angola in 2003 and National Consultative Forum for Fabrication between 2005 and 2008 representing Dorman Long Engineering Limited.

A Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Project Management Institute, and American Association of Cost Engineers (International).

A registered Engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

An Alumnus of Dupree Institute of Project Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.A.

Also an Alumnus of the Lagos Business School (AMP18 and CEP24), Pan African University, Nigeria.

NKEIRUKA MGBEOJI

GENERAL MANAGER LEGAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES

Nkeiruka Mgbeoji is the General Manager Legal and Corporate Services. She studied law at the University of Nigeria and holds an LL.M in International Economic Law from Warwick University England. She joined Dorman Long in 2014. Previously she worked in Management positions as a Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser for Gas Group Limited and as a Partner in Blackfriars LLP.

She has been an associate in the law firm of Austen – Peters & Co, Counsel at Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Legal Administrator – HSBC (Isle of Man, United Kingdom). She is a member of different professional bodies; Member Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Member International Bar Association (IBA), Member International Trademark Association (INTA); she has successfully attended several Professional and Managerial courses. She has over 18 years experience in legal practice.

FUNMI ELESHA

GROUP HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

With over 20 years of experience across various sectors, I am a highly motivated and disciplined Human Resources professional. My expertise lies in supporting corporate visions, business priorities, and growth aspirations. I have a proven track record in HR management, change initiatives, and leadership development.
Key Achievements:
– Implemented effective HR frameworks, aligning HR strategies with business priorities.
– Led successful organizational change initiatives, enhancing effectiveness and communication.
– Strengthened leadership capabilities across 43 Shell Africa countries, driving employee engagement.
– Trained and accredited in-house facilitators, delivering impactful learning programs.
Work Experience:
– Principal Consultant at Imbue Consulting Limited.
– People and Culture Director at JetWest Aviation.
– Leadership Development Advisor at The Shell Development Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.
– Non-Technical Learning Advisor at The Shell Development Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.
– Communications and Change Advisor at The Shell Development Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.
B.Sc. Sociology, The University of Lagos.

EDIDIONG EKWERE

GENERAL MANAGER STRATEGY & BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Edidiong Ekwere is the General Manager in charge of Strategy & Business Transformation at Dorman Long Engineering Limited. As a seasoned and accomplished senior executive, she has an impressive track record of driving business transformation, achieving outstanding business and leadership results, and guiding organizations towards sustainable growth. With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge in executing long-term goals at DLE, and utilizing data-driven insights to ensure growth, efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Her expertise also extends to delivering exceptional customer experience, digital transformation, business value optimization, and process improvement.  She is skilled at forging strategic partnerships and developing long-term growth strategies, all while being committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations.

She has a diverse background, having worked in both the upstream and downstream sectors and successfully spearheaded million-dollar projects. Prior to joining Dorman Long Engineering Limited, she served at Ardova Plc and prior to that, spent over 13 years at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

Her areas of specialization include strategic execution leadership, managing large-scale transformation projects, utilizing Lean and Agile methodologies, and employing data analysis for data-driven decision making. Edidiong holds an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in Washington DC, USA, as well as a PG Certification focused on Geosciences from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and a BSc from the University of Calabar. She has acquired numerous certifications in Leadership, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Strategy Execution, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Project Management, Product Management, and Agile SCRUM.

Being an active member of prestigious organizations like the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Edidiong remains deeply engaged in her professional community.