Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as its executive vice president and country chair for Nigeria. With the appointment, Aiboni becomes the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold the combined position in the company’s 60-year history.
She replaces Marno de Jong, who is retiring after leading Shell’s Nigerian operations for six years and spending 34 years with the company.
According to a statement by the oil company, her appointment takes effect on August 1, 2026.
Aiboni has over 24 years of experience with Shell. She has worked across the company’s onshore and offshore businesses in Nigeria and has held international roles in Kazakhstan and Brunei.
In 2021, Elohor Aiboni became the first female managing director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). Under her leadership, the subsidiary produced its one billionth barrel of oil from the Bonga field in 2023. Before her new appointment, she was posted to Brunei in 2024 to oversee production and project delivery.
Speaking on her appointment, Aiboni said she is excited at the opportunity to continue to contribute to the efficient delivery of Shell’s business in Nigeria and thereby “power progress in a country we’ve been part of for more than 60 years.”
“Marno has led from his heart these six plus years, sustaining operations and breaking new ground in project delivery and growth. It’s a legacy I’m keen to build on with the support of colleagues and other stakeholders,” she added.
The energy company also paid tribute to De Jong’s stewardship, citing progress on key projects and strong operational performance during his tenure.
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