Babs Omotowa FCIPS is an International oil and gas executive with expertise in strategy, commercial, technical, operations, governance, energy transition, stakeholder, change an supply chain management, built though an expansive career at Shell International. Has wide international portfolio of Board and Advisory roles including as Foundation Chairman, Advisory Board Montserrado Oil and Gas B.V Netherlands; Independent Director Pearlhill Technologies, Idaho, USA and Trustee JT Omotowa Foundation (JTOF Foundation)
During Babs’ tenure at Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), the company generated $40 billion with $22billion going to the Nigeria Government, representing 14% of the nation’s revenue. The contributions included the payment of $1.6billion dollars to Government as Company Income and Education Tax in 2014, which was then the highest income tax payment by any company in Nigeria's history. The Government had received from NLNG in 2014, income of N220billion. Contribution also included the payment of $2.1billion to Government as Dividend and Income Tax in 2015, popularly called the “Bailout Fund”. He led NLNG in 2016 to actualise the Bonny Bodo Roa which had been uncompleted by Government for 40-years, with the provision of N60billion support that has enabled the construction of the road. Babs also led the development of a 25-year Masterplan for Bonny , with NLNG contributing N3billion each year over a 25-year period and SPDC contributing N600m per annum.Babs secured $1.6billion International Financing and built 6 LNG Ships in Korea. The construction enabled training of 600 Nigerians in shipbuilding (30 worked in Korea for 2-years during this period). He also ensured for the first time in history, that tens of millions of dollars of manufactured goods (cables, anodes, furniture, etc.) were also exported from Nigeria to Korea. In addition, the contract was used to encourage the building of a dry-dock in Nigeria .During Babs’ tenure. NLNG became #4 ranked company (#1 ranked home grown company) by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Babs was also the arrowhead of the novel award of a $630m helicopter seven-year contract the first time in history by an International Company to a local helicopter company in Nigeria and in obtaining support by Shell Companies of $85million loan to enable the company acquire new helicopters .He was instrumental to the set up in 2012 of the independent IUCN International Panel on improving biodiversity conservation and restoration of the Niger Delta mangrove for the benefit of the environment as well as people who depend on it for livelihood. In 2011, he led the commencement of the global transparency of all oil spills from Shell Nigeria operations and 3rd parties.
Responsible for imparting knowledge (Mathematics and Chemistry) and helping to mold young minds entrusted into care.
Management Trainee with responsibilities across various company field locations in Western Operations in Nigeria. Rose to Head Operations Support and also accountable for procurement of $200+m materials and equipment and its provisioning to field locations.
Regional responsibilies across Shell E&P Companies in UK, Holland, Norway in providing shipping and marine assets to support 40+ Assets (including rigs and offshore projects) in North Sea. Led collaboration with several other Oil and Gas Companies and consortiums and along with synergies delivered exceptional results including cost reduction of over $20million from synergies.
Responsible for all commercial and operational aspects of the FPSO producing 75,000 barrels of oil in the Central North Sea. Coordinated the Engineering aspects including a dry dock repair of the Turret.
Board Director and General Manager, Supply Chain in Shell Exploration & Production Companies in Nigeria (SPDC & SNEPCo). As Board member I was responsible for setting strategic direction, formulating policies and steering delivery of company business performance across all oil and gas facilites (180 locations, 7,000km pipeline). Also accountable for the $2 billion/year supply and contracting of goods and services to support production operations, major projects and services across both PSC and JV operations.
Regional responsibilities across Shell Companies in Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon) covering for Services, Infrastructure, Logistics, Health, Safety, Environment. Responsible for setting strategic regional and company direction, providing functional leadership across all operational Oil and Gas facilities in Shell Africa, including gas plants in Gbaran Ubie, Soku, Utorogu, etc.Led companies to deliver local content (e.g. first local helcopter company in the history of oil and gas in Nigeria). Also responsioble for ensuring Companies meet local, national and international regulations on safety and environment, and worked with regulators on improving standards, and driving cultural and behavioural changes.
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Board responsibilities and providing direction to Company on all aspects of growth, financial and operational performance.
LNG Executive Management Programme across LNG/GTL companies in Brunei, Malaysia, Qatar, Oman, India, as well as periods in UK and Holland. Comprehensive exposure to global shipping and commercial markets and extensive involvement with respective Boards on various aspects of LNG/GTL Management.
As the 2015 President and member of the Board of Trustees, Babs is the key external face of the 106,000 members (in the 150 countries) of the Institute, representing to the outside world as its ceremonial head and role model.
Board responsibilities for financial, commercial, operational and engineering. Generated $40billion over the 5-year tenure with Net Income After Tax (NIAT) of over $15billion for which $13billion dividend was paid to shareholders. In addition over $12 billion was paid to Nigeria Government (shareholder) in taxes, levies, feedgas, etc during the period. . Improved the Company's FCF and returns and progressed a 40% growth expansion of a seventh train to further scale up Company CFFO. Effective relationship with government at President and Ministerial level. Effective relationship with customers across Europe, USA and East (China, Korea, etc). Maintained excellent relations with community and evolved a novel 25-year Masterplan. Grew Company to recognition as 4th Company in the country (ahead of Total and ENI in Nigeria) and responsible for 14% of Government revenue and 4% of GDP.
Provides global leadership across Shell Upstream E&P on Climate Change, Asset Management Integrity, Process and Personal Safety and Environment as Shell powers progress by providing more and cleaner energy solutions to the world. The role covers Shell's Conventional, Unconventional and Deepwater business across 46 countries including Brazil, USA, Nigeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, UK, Holland, etc.
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Independent Board Director (NED) of International company, driving leading innovative technologies for a cleaner world and positively impacting on climate change. Technologies include Carbon Capture and CO2 utility, Low-Level Nuclear Management, Electronic Sensors, etc.
Chairman of Advisory Board Director of International oil, gas and infrastructures company, leveraging financial investment and capabilities to unlock value in emerging markets (South America, Sub-Sahara Africa, etc).
Nigerian University of Technology and Management · Part-time
Stanbic IBTC · Part-time
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Baboko Primary School, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria: Babs began his educational journey at Baboko Primary School in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.Federal Government College, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria: He continued his secondary education at Federal Government College, also in Ilorin.
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University of Ilorin, Nigeria: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Chemistry (1988): Babs pursued his undergraduate studies in Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, earning his degree in 1988.
Master of Business Administration (MBA): He furthered his education at the same university, obtaining an MBA.
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Master’s Degree in Strategic Supply Chain Management: Babs expanded his expertise by earning a second master’s degree in Strategic Supply Chain Management from the University of Leicester in 2002.
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (Currently Progressing)- He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University, focusing on Environment, Social, and Governance.
Harvard Business School (2003): General Management Program- Babs attended this prestigious program to enhance his general management skills.
IBM (2004): Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt- He completed the Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt certification, demonstrating his proficiency in process improvement and operational efficiency.
IMD Business School, Switzerland (2012): Senior Development Program- Babs participated in this advanced program aimed at senior executives.
INSEAD, France (2015): Leadership Development Program- He furthered his leadership skills through this program at INSEAD.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), United Kingdom:Diploma (1997): Babs earned a diploma from CIPS, solidifying his knowledge in procurement and supply.
Fellowship (FCIPS) (2008): He was honored with a fellowship by the institute in 2008.
Global President (2014-2015): Babs was elected as the Global President of CIPS, leading the organization from 2014 to 2015.
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Doctor of Science (D.Sc): Babs earned a Doctorate Degree (Hon) in Science from the Kwara State University in 2021.
Harvard Business School (2023): Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance - Babs attended this prestigious program to enhance his Board Effectiveness.
Harvard Business School (2024): Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions - Babs attended this prestigious program to enhance his Board Effectiveness.
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