Our management team brings extensive experience and a clear sense of direction to the company’s daily operations. They guide our teams, support practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Dr. Bunmi Babajide is the CEO of Emerald Industrial, a leading Nigerian company delivering innovative energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure solutions across Africa.
She drives the company’s mission to expand access to reliable and sustainable power by strengthening local manufacturing of high‑quality electricity components and reducing dependence on imports.
She also champions women’s health innovation, playing a key role in Emerald Industrial’s partnership with IndyGeneUS AI to increase African participation in critical clinical research on conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and PCOS.
Known for her forward‑thinking leadership, Dr. Babajide is active in conversations around technology, renewable energy, blockchain, and digital transformation—reflecting her commitment to building a modern, inclusive, and sustainable industrial future for Africa.
Mrs. Viva Musa serves as the Supply Chain Director at Emerald Industrial, where she leads end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, procurement oversight, and operational logistics across the company’s energy, manufacturing, and industrial service operations.
In her role, she ensures efficient material flow, supplier performance, and inventory optimization to support Emerald Industrial’s mission of delivering high‑quality power and infrastructure solutions across Africa.
She oversees key areas including sourcing, vendor management, warehousing, contract negotiation, and supply chain risk mitigation. Her leadership plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity, improving cost efficiency, and ensuring that Emerald’s manufacturing and project teams receive the resources they need to execute at world‑class standards.
Mrs. Musa is committed to advancing modern, technology‑driven supply chain practices that strengthen the company’s ability to scale sustainably and deliver reliable energy and industrial solutions across the continent.
“From sourcing to delivery, we connect the world with precision and trust.”
Chiemela Ikechi, CSSBB, PMP®, serves as the Projects & Business Development Director at Emerald Industrial, where he leads strategic growth initiatives, project execution, and partnership development across the company’s energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure operations.
With over a decade of experience in project management, business development, and process optimization, he plays a key role in expanding Emerald Industrial’s footprint across Africa.
Chiemela’s background includes delivering large‑scale EPC, IT, power, and industrial projects across multiple sectors. He brings strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma, project management, digital transformation, and strategic consulting. His professional certifications include PMP®, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and advanced business intelligence and AI‑driven project management credentials.
He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot‑Watt University, complementing his technical and managerial expertise. Chiemela’s leadership strengthens Emerald Industrial’s mission to deliver reliable energy and industrial solutions that support Africa’s economic growth.
Mr. Adeniyi Bamigbade serves as the Commercial Operations Director at Emerald Industrial, where he plays a key leadership role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, financial resilience, and operational growth.
As part of Emerald Industrial’s executive leadership, he provides strategic insight into African manufacturing, commercial decision‑making, and market expansion, guiding the company’s long‑term direction in an evolving industrial landscape. He is recognized for offering deep perspectives on leadership discipline, economic trends, and strategic commercial operations, contributing to Emerald Industrial’s continued growth and competitive positioning across the continent.
In conversations featuring Emerald’s senior leadership, Adeniyi has shared thoughtful commentary on building strong organizational systems, navigating high‑stakes decisions, and aligning commercial strategy with Africa’s broader manufacturing future.
Adeniyi’s role strengthens Emerald Industrial’s ability to deliver reliable, scalable industrial solutions, support financial sustainability, and expand the company’s influence in Africa’s fast‑growing energy and manufacturing sectors.
A seasoned Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Operations and Project Management professional with over 20 years of progressive experience spanning the oil & gas, manufacturing, power, technical services, and industrial sectors. Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex technical projects, optimizing manufacturing and maintenance operations, strengthening asset reliability, managing inventory and facilities, and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to customer requirements.
Extensive professional experience with leading organizations including Coca-Cola, Guinness, Lafarge, Bunnor, PHED, and Emerald, with demonstrated expertise in manufacturing operations, maintenance management, inventory and materials management, facility management, field engineering, technical support, project execution, equipment overhaul, and business development.
Strong record of delivering complex engineering and technical projects, developing local technical capabilities through international expert collaboration and knowledge transfer, driving manufacturing localization, and maintaining operational continuity while executing strategic projects. Experienced in working across multidisciplinary and multicultural environments, with a strong focus on operational excellence, cost effectiveness, asset reliability, team development, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.
Holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
Simiyu brings extensive experience in corporate and digital communications, content strategy, brand management, and stakeholder engagement. He plays a key role in strengthening the company’s digital presence, enhancing corporate communications, developing impactful content strategies, and advancing business objectives through innovative media and communication initiatives.
Previously, he supported organizations in developing and executing multi-platform communication strategies across the NGO and humanitarian development sector. He has a demonstrated track record of translating complex development themes-including food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and resilience, and anticipatory approaches-into compelling narratives for international donors, policymakers, partners, and the wider public.
He is particularly skilled at transforming technical evidence and organizational priorities into clear, engaging, and audience-focused stories that build visibility, influence, and trust.
Mr. Robert Colwell serves as the Operations Director at Emerald Industrial, where he is responsible for driving the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the company’s operations across its energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure service lines. In this role, he oversees day‑to‑day operational systems, workflow optimization, and on‑site execution to ensure Emerald delivers high‑quality, scalable industrial solutions throughout Africa.
With a strong commitment to operational excellence, Mr. Colwell works closely with cross‑functional teams to support Emerald Industrial’s mission of expanding access to dependable power and industrial capacity across Nigeria. His focus includes enhancing process efficiency, improving field operations, and supporting the company’s growth across power systems, oil and gas services, and renewable energy projects.
Mr. Colwell is dedicated to maintaining world‑class operational standards that align with Emerald Industrial’s vision for sustainable industrial development and long‑term economic impact.
Oluwapelumi Adeyefa is a People and Organisation professional whose work sits at the intersection of people, business strategy and organisational performance. She brings a commercially minded perspective to Human Resources, with a focus on building the structures, capabilities and culture organisations require to perform, evolve and grow sustainably. Her professional interests span people strategy, organisational effectiveness, talent and leadership development, total rewards, workforce strategy and culture transformation.
She approaches Human Resources as a strategic business discipline, translating business priorities into people strategies that strengthen organisational capability, enable sound decision-making and create the conditions for individuals and teams to perform at their best. At the core of her philosophy is the belief that sustainable organisations are built when business ambition is matched by the right people, capabilities, systems and culture.
“Effective teams collaborate, building on strengths and overcoming weaknesses.”
