By Danlami Nasir Isah
Eyono Fatayi-Williams is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of professional experience, the majority of which has been in leadership roles across diverse industries, including oil and gas, banking, security printing, and manufacturing. Her extensive career showcases her expertise in strategic planning, operational management, and corporate governance.
She is the Director of JDR Energy Resources Limited, and President, Women In Energy Network (WIEN), one of the revered associations for women working in the energy sector. Eyono has held several management positions in Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). Prior to her current appointment, she was the General Manager of External Relations; Manager, Human Resources where she was responsible for policy, services, industrial and employee relations; Manager of Commercial Sales Administration and Manager, IT and Telecommunication Services. She worked in Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company, MBC Intercontinental Bank and HACO, a division of John Holt Limited.
She is an alumnus of the University of Lagos and Leeds Metropolitan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Corporate Governance respectively. She is also an alumnus of Cranfield University and INSEAD Business School. She is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker and Mentor. Eyono is a member of several professional and industry associations including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the Nigerian Gas Association and the Women In Energy Network (WIEN) Nigeria. She’s a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), and Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ).
Eyono was Nigeria LNG’s first Nigerian IT and Telecoms Manager, instrumental in developing and implementing a solid foundation and unified IT and Telecoms platform for the company with a structure that became a model for the rest of the organisation. Following this, she was also the first Manager for the Commercial Administration of the Sales and Purchase Agreements of the company’s products after which she served as HR Manager and was instrumental in implementing lifestyle and family-friendly HR policies on leading-edge work-life alignment and balance practices which provided a good foundation for remote and virtual working.
She is known for her agility, creativity and commitment to capacity building to support people and communities to actualise their aspirations. She is an astute influencer, a dedicated technocrat with a strategic focus on the delivery of business value to stakeholders. Her passion about organisational effectiveness, good governance, and leadership development has led to many game-changing initiatives.
On a volunteer basis, Eyono offers her expertise to support non-profit organisations focused on the rehabilitation of vulnerable girls and less privileged in Africa.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Eyono is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and giving back to the community. She actively participates in initiatives aimed at empowering women and youth, leveraging her experience to inspire and guide others.