The Board of Directors of Eterna Plc has officially announced the appointment of Dr Jude Nwaulune as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. This decision was made public in a statement released by the company, confirming that Nwaulune's tenure began on May 14, 2026.
Transition in Leadership
Dr Nwaulune takes over from Olumide Adeosun, who resigned from his position as CEO effective May 13, 2026. The board expressed its gratitude to Adeosun for his leadership, contributions, and dedicated service during his time at Eterna. They wished him success in his future professional pursuits.
Profile of the New CEO
Dr Jude Nwaulune is a highly experienced business executive with more than two decades of expertise in sales, marketing, business development, logistics, and operations management within Nigeria's downstream energy sector. He is well-regarded for his strong commercial acumen, strategic leadership, and deep knowledge in petroleum retail expansion, LPG market development, bulk storage operations, and nationwide distribution management.
Throughout his career, Nwaulune has spearheaded numerous growth and transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, expanding market reach, optimizing supply chains, and improving business performance across various segments of the energy industry. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Managing Director of Rainoil Logistics Services Limited.
Educational Background
Dr Nwaulune holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University. He also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), an MSc in Marketing Communications, and a PhD in Strategic Marketing Management from Babcock University.
