Dangote Refinery appoints former Shell executive as CEO to lead expansion drive

David Bird named CEO of Dangote’s $20 billion refinery

Key PointsDavid Bird named CEO of $20 billion Dangote refinery, bringing decades of Shell and Omani refining experience to Africa’s largest single-train facility.Dangote plans to list the refinery, opening investment to Nigerians and institutional partners in a bid for broader ownership and capital access.Output hits 500,000 barrels per day, with plans to reach 700,000 as Nigeria reduces fuel imports and strengthens its energy independence.Briti…

David Bird Named CEO Of Dangote Refinery

The Dangote Group has appointed David Bird as the new Chief Executive Officer of its refinery and petrochemicals business, a major leadership move aimed at accelerating operations and addressing existing technical challenges. Bird, a seasoned oil and gas executive with more than 30 years of experience, assumed office in July and is expected to lead [...] Source from InfoStride News

“From Shell To Dangote” — Refinery Appoints David Bird As CEO To Drive Expansion Strategy - TheNigeriaLawyer

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has appointed former Shell executive David Bird as the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, marking a significant leadership move as the industrialist accelerates expansion plans across Nigeria’s energy and logistics sectors. Bird, a Stanford University graduate, brings decades of experience in the oil and gas industry to the role. Prior to joining Dangote Refinery, he served as CEO of OQ8, a 230,000 …

Dangote Refinery appoints former Shell executive as CEO to lead expansion drive

David Bird is the new CEO of Dangote refinery Nigeria’s Dangote Group has appointed David Bird, a former Shell executive and ex-CEO of the OQ8 refinery in Oman, as Chief Executive of its Refinery and Petrochemical division. The move marks a strategic step in Dangote’s push to accelerate its pan-African growth agenda. Bird, whose appointment […] The post Dangote Refinery appoints former Shell executive as CEO to lead expansion drive appeared firs…

Former Shell executive David Bird joins Dangote Refinery as CEO to drive growth and expansion

Aliko Dangote has appointed former Shell executive David Bird as the Chief Executive Officer of his refinery and petrochemical firm, Dangote Refinery.   The post Former Shell executive David Bird joins Dangote Refinery as CEO to drive growth and expansion  appeared first on Nairametrics.