Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has announced the appointment of Robert Dickerman as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment was made at the company’s board meeting in Kano, yesterday.

Chairman of the company, Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero, on behalf of the Board of Directors, said the appointment was based on DickBy Waliat Musaerman’s experience and stellar performance during his tenure as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and subsequently as Managing Director (MD) and Acting CEO.

Before his current appointment, Dickerman had a robust career as a senior energy executive with more than 30 years’ experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Management, University of Chicago, and a BSc degree from Union College.

His expertise spans strategy, development, operations, performance management and corporate governance. He was the MD/CEO of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and held leadership positions as COO of Marubeni Power as well as CEO of Sempra Energy Solutions and Edison Source of Edison International.

Dickerman’s appointment was sequel to the recent appointment of two members of the company’s executive management – Adenike Labinjo as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Sunday Anyaogu as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – as executive directors.

At the meeting, the board lauded the company’s founder, Dr. Peter Mbah, who is now Enugu State governor, for his pioneering effort and immense contribution to the development of the industry, positioning it at the zenith of leadership in the downstream oil sector.