KALENOOR ENERGY LIMITED CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sir (Dr.) Leesi
Gabriel Gborogbosi

PhD, DBA², MSc, MBA, FCA, CMC, MCIPS

Distinguished corporate strategist, finance expert and governance leader with nearly three decades of high-impact experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.

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BOARD CHAIRMAN Kalenoor Energy Limited
Nearly 30 Years of Industry Experience
26 Approximate Years with Shell Nigeria
US$8B+ Project Finance Portfolio
US$4.8B Commercial Contracting Portfolio
EXECUTIVE PROFILE

A Legacy of Strategic Leadership and Financial Excellence

Sir (Dr.) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi is an eminent corporate strategist, finance expert and governance leader with nearly three decades of high-impact experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including approximately 26 years with Shell Nigeria.

He possesses deep expertise spanning project finance, capital efficiency, corporate budgeting, business controls and strategic planning. His distinguished career reflects a consistent commitment to disciplined financial management, strategic value creation and excellence in complex energy operations.

Throughout his career, he has combined financial leadership with commercial acumen, strategic foresight and rigorous risk management to support the delivery of major energy infrastructure and upstream development programmes.

A career distinguished by strategic insight, financial discipline, corporate governance and sustainable value creation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leadership Across Major Upstream Energy Investments

Extensive financial and strategic leadership across large-scale oil and gas developments, power facilities and export pipeline infrastructure.

SHELL NIGERIA

Project Finance Manager — Upstream Oil & Gas

As Project Finance Manager in Upstream Oil & Gas, Dr. Gborogbosi directed financial and strategic operations for mega-projects, power facilities and export pipelines exceeding US$8 billion in combined portfolio value.

His responsibilities and competencies encompassed investment appraisal, project economics, funding strategy, financial governance and rigorous risk management across complete project lifecycles.

US$8 Billion+ Combined Project Portfolio Value
LANDMARK PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Major Energy Projects

01 Southern Swamp Associated Gas System
02 Forcados Yokri Integrated Project
03 Otumara
04 Adibawa
05 Agbada
06 Assa North/Ohaji South

Portfolio experience spanning major upstream developments, associated gas systems and energy infrastructure.

COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Delivering Measurable Commercial Value

Beyond major project finance responsibilities, Dr. Gborogbosi successfully managed commercial contracting portfolios valued at approximately US$4.8 billion across approximately 80 contracts.

His commercial leadership contributed to significant cost savings and debt recoveries, reinforcing his reputation for disciplined financial stewardship, contract management and capital efficiency.

US$4.8B Commercial Contracting Portfolio
~80 Contracts Managed
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Founder & CEO, Gabriel Domale Consulting

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gabriel Domale Consulting, Dr. Gborogbosi provides high-level advisory services to energy players and investors.

His consulting expertise spans corporate strategy, planning, finance, governance, budgeting, cost optimisation, capital efficiency, risk management, business transformation, performance delivery, management training and regulatory compliance.

Drawing on extensive experience in multinational energy operations, he brings a combination of strategic insight, financial expertise and practical executive leadership to complex organisational challenges.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION

Distinguished Academic and Professional Credentials

A multidisciplinary academic background complemented by recognised professional qualifications in finance, management and procurement.

Academic Qualifications

  • Three doctoral degrees in Strategy, Business Studies and Management
  • MSc in Research Methodology in Management
  • MBA in Finance and Banking
  • BSc in Accountancy

Professional Distinctions

FCA Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
CMC Certified Management Consultant
MCIPS Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Dr. Gborogbosi is also a management scholar and former university lecturer, reflecting his commitment to advancing management knowledge, professional development and executive education.

BOARD LEADERSHIP

Strategic Oversight. Sound Governance. Sustainable Value.

As Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kalenoor Energy, Sir (Dr.) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi brings extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management, investment appraisal, corporate governance and enterprise risk management.

His professional background provides a strong foundation for strategic oversight, responsible decision-making and the pursuit of long-term stakeholder value within the energy sector.

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