Alero Balogun

General Manager, HR and Business Support, OERNL

Alero Balogun is appointed General Manager, HR and Business Support, Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited. In this role, she leads the Human Resources (HR),  Corporate Communications, and Services departments. Prior to her appointment, Alero served as GM, Business Support Group which comprised HR, Corporate Communications, Services, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Oando Energy Resources. 

With a wealth of over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, Alero Balogun's journey at Oando began in 2013 as the Corporate Communications Manager, a role she held for 4 years. Her ascent to the Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Oando PLC was marked by her ability to shape positive brand perception both internally and externally, positioning the brand as the most desirable company to work and invest in. One of Alero's significant achievements was her successful management of the strategy development and execution of local and international campaigns for Oando's N1.6bn acquisition of ConocoPhillips Nigeria in 2014.

In 2021, Alero took on the role of Senior Vice President, Corporate Services at Oando Clean Energy, further expanding her leadership and strategic responsibilities. In this role, she played a crucial role in supporting the actualization of the company's Sustainable Transport initiative.

Prior to joining Oando, she worked in various marketing companies in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, with oversight over brands such as Microsoft, Columbia Tristar, Cadbury, Elizabeth Arden, and Virgin Nigeria.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of Central England, Birmingham, as well as an MA in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Leeds.