Seun Suleiman

Seun Suleiman is the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Siemens Energy Nigeria, appointed in February 2021. He leads Siemens’ operations in Nigeria and West Africa, with a focus on driving the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to expand Nigeria’s electricity capacity to 25,000MW.

Biography & Background

• Name: Seun Suleiman

• Nationality: Nigerian

• Current Role: Managing Director & CEO, Siemens Energy Nigeria (since 2021)

• Experience: Over 15 years in the private sector across Europe and West Africa.

• Expertise: Business strategy, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and power sector development.

Education & Training

• Studied at ESMT Berlin, a leading European business school.

• Professional background includes extensive training in energy systems, digital transformation, and leadership.

Career Journey

• Siemens Energy (2014–Present):

  • Joined Siemens Energy in 2014.

  • Held senior roles including Sales Director, West Africa – Service Distributed Generation Oil & Gas and Vice President, Service & Digital.

  • Appointed Managing Director of Siemens Energy Nigeria in February 2021.

• Previous Roles:

  • Worked with ABB Limited (UK), ABB Nigeria, Schneider Electric Nigeria, and Dresser-Rand Nigeria Limited, gaining broad experience in energy and industrial solutions.

Key Projects & Impact

• Presidential Power Initiative (PPI):

  • Leading Siemens’ partnership with the Nigerian government to modernize the national grid and expand generation capacity.

  • Goal: Increase Nigeria’s electricity output to 25,000MW over multiple phases.

• Decarbonization & Innovation:

  • Advocates for sustainable energy solutions and digital transformation in Nigeria’s power sector.

  • Focuses on efficiency, reliability, and long-term energy security.

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