Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Lawrence Ajayi is the GCEO and Executive Chairman of LAKEL Group, LAKEL AFRIK PETROLEUM, LIFE LIGHT ENERGY, AND JIMAJ ENERGY SERVICES. He has a long history of success worldwide. He majors in both the Oil sector and Mining sectors. He studied Petroleum Engineering at the University of Port-Harcourt and, also studied Business Administration (MBA) at London South Bank University.
He is also a Ph.D. holder in Ministry and Administration. He is a qualified Prince 2 Practitioner, widely experienced in business start-ups and ‘Managing Successful Projects’ and is NEBOSH 3 Certified in Health and Safety. He has over 30 years of working experience in the oil and gas industry-Mining Industry. He sits as Group CEO and Executive Chairman of companies in the UK, USA, and the rest of the world.
His responsibilities include making major corporate decisions and managing the overall operations and resources of the companies. Communicating, on behalf of the companies, and the development of the company's short- and long-term strategy creating and implementing the companies or organizations' vision and mission. Evaluating the work of other executive leaders within the company, including principal executive officers and directors, Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments, etc.
Ensuring that the company maintains high corporate social responsibility wherever it does business. Assessing risks to the companies and ensuring they are monitored and minimized. Setting strategic goals and making sure they are measurable and describable and getting maximum results on behalf of the companies.
