The board and management of PANA Holdings, a leading global enterprise committed to driving innovation and operational excellence, have announced a series of strategic appointments to its leadership team.
According to a statement signed by the Chairman of PANA Holdings, Dr. Daere Akobo, the company has approved the appointments of Daisy Maduagwu as Executive Director, Global Business Services, Adetoke George-Toyon as Group Chief Operating Officer and Chukwuemeka Igilar as the Vice President, PE Energy. The appointments of the trio take immediate effect.
Daisy Maduagwu started her career at PE Energy, a subsidiary of PANA Holdings, in 2010 as an Inside Sales Specialist, rose through the ranks to Strategic Sourcing Lead, Deputy Managing Director, and later Vice President.
With over 15 years of C-suite experience in driving business excellence, operational transformation, and enterprise-wide performance, she has shown exceptional leadership by scaling organizational capabilities, professionalizing operations, and strengthening market leadership through process maturity and governance excellence in core areas such as strategic sourcing, general procurement, contracting, and complex negotiations that deliver measurable value creation.
Daisy holds a master’s degree in supply chain management and a bachelor’s degree in economics and educational management.
Adetoke George-Toyon brings over 15 years of executive-level experience. She has consistently delivered transformational outcomes, unlocking value through innovative deal structuring, asset monetization, joint venture governance, and portfolio optimization.
As the Group Chief Operating Officer, she brings a unique blend of commercial acumen, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership to drive innovation, growth, and long-term value creation across the Group’s diverse portfolio.
Adetoke George-Toyon holds a BSc in Economics and MBA from Cranfield University, UK. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) UK and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (MCIPD) UK, the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) USA, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), and the Cranfield Alumni Network
Prior to her appointment, Adetoke held senior leadership roles at Swift Oil Ltd (Group General Manager), Shell Petroleum Development Company, Ivygate Advisory, Etisalat, and MTN Nigeria, spearheading the commercial maturation of significant upstream assets. In her previous role at Shell, she played a pivotal role in the company’s $5 billion Nigerian asset divestment program, where she negotiated Nigeria’s first wet gas deal for the Dangote Fertilizer Plant.
As Vice President, PE Energy, Chukwuemeka Igilar is expected to provide strategic and operational leadership, driving innovation, collaboration, and business growth across teams. With over 13 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, his leadership philosophy is rooted in excellence, sustainable performance, and empowering others to achieve their full potential.
Igilar joined the company as a Technical Sales Engineer in 2012, has grown to his current position through progressive roles. As a technical sales engineer, he has developed deep expertise in understanding complex engineering systems and aligning them with client requirements.
Chukwuemeka Igilar holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possesses extensive experience in flow control and assurance solutions, reflecting his passion for delivering value across both technical and commercial dimensions.
