Mr Franklin Umole

Mr Franklin Umole is a distinguished energy industry executive with over three decades of experience spanning the oil, gas, and power sectors, including more than 12 years in senior executive leadership. His career includes global assignments with Shell across Nigeria, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, where he led strategic investment analysis, portfolio management, and business transformation initiatives.

Widely recognised for his ability to bridge technical excellence with commercial strategy, he has been instrumental in developing and expanding critical gas and power infrastructure across Africa. Throughout his career, he has led multi-billion-dollar project evaluations, driven market expansion initiatives, secured strategic investments, and advanced innovative financing solutions that have accelerated business growth and regional energy development.

A respected corporate leader, he is known for delivering transformational outcomes, strengthening governance and operational excellence, and building high-performing, diverse teams. With an MBA from Webster University, USA, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, he brings a global perspective, extensive industry network, and a proven track record of creating sustainable value across complex energy markets.