ExxonMobil, a leading multinational oil and gas corporation, has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Shane Harris as the new chairman and managing director for its operations in Nigeria. This strategic appointment reflects ExxonMobil’s commitment to its Nigerian operations and its focus on continued growth and success in the region.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Eket on Monday, Mr. Ogechukwu Udeagha, Manager of Media and Communications at ExxonMobil, announced this.
In response to Richard Laing’s retirement, he stated that Harris would take over as lead country manager for ExxonMobil’s three affiliates in Nigeria.
“ExxonMobil has appointed Mr. Shane Harris as chairman, managing director, and lead country manager of its three affiliates in Nigeria.
“The three affiliates include; Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East),” he said.
Udeagha said that Harris succeeds Laing, who is retiring from the company after 33 years of service, effective July 1.
In his new role, Mr. Harris will oversee ExxonMobil’s operations, strategic direction, and stakeholder engagement in Nigeria. This includes managing the company’s exploration, production, and marketing activities, as well as fostering relationships with government entities, industry partners, and local communities.
Harris, prior to his appointment, was the chairman and president of ExxonMobil Exploration and Production, Malaysia Incorporated.
“It is a privilege to lead the ExxonMobil team in Nigeria and build on the work that Richard Laing has done over the last three years.
“I look forward to the work that lies ahead and continuing the company’s outstanding relationships,” he said.
Since joining ExxonMobil in 1998, Harris has held a variety of leadership, engineering, and business assignments in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Russia, and the United States.
“In two of these previous assignments, he served as asset manager for Imperial Oil’s Kearl oil sands mining asset in northern Alberta, Canada, and as ExxonMobil’s global drilling technical manager in Houston,” Udeagha said.
ExxonMobil looks forward to the leadership of Mr. Shane Harris as he spearheads the company’s operations in Nigeria. His appointment reflects the company’s confidence in his capabilities and the potential for continued success in the region. With a strong leadership team and a focus on sustainable operations, ExxonMobil remains committed to delivering long-term value to its stakeholders in Nigeria.