Hunponu-Wusu: Pioneering Leadership in Energy Technology

Mrs. Aderonke Hunponu-Wusu, an accomplished technology and project‑delivery professional, is celebrating two decades of pioneering work in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Over the course of her career, she has played a pivotal role in the planning, design, and implementation of digitization strategies and advanced communication networks for remote and offshore oil and gas facilities at Shell, one of the world’s leading energy companies.

Since joining Shell in 2005 as a Field Telecoms Engineer, Mrs. Hunponu-Wusu has built a career spanning Africa and Europe, serving in technical and leadership roles. She currently serves as IT Manager, Project and Engineering.

Mrs. Hunponu-Wusu is among the few women leading the Information and Digital Technology delivery portfolio across deep‑water and gas assets collectively valued at more than $10 billion. She oversees a multi‑disciplinary team of more than 30 IT professionals, driving innovation in digitalization, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and process‑control domains that support both onshore and offshore construction and execution phases.

She has inspired her teams to embed high standards in project execution, while implementing key digital enablers across capital projects. These digital initiatives are laying the foundation for future Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facilities, transforming them into viable assets with significant cost‑saving potential.

Mrs. Hunponu-Wusu holds a Master of Business Administration from Warwick, London, and has earned certifications in data analysis, leadership development, and project management, including specialization in data analysis for management from the London School of Economics. She belongs to several professional organizations, including the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), and Women in Business (WIMBIZ), where she has served in committee roles for many years.

As she celebrates two decades of excellence, Mrs. Hunponu-Wusu continues to inspire as a trailblazer in ICT and digital transformation, championing innovation and leadership in the oil and gas industry.