Greatorex assumed leadership of Aggreko’s Nigeria operations in early
June, bringing more than three decades of international experience
across the energy, utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical and industrial
sectors
LAGOS, Nigeria, July 2026/ — Aggreko (https://www.Aggreko.com/en-za), a global leader in energy solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria with the appointment of Nigel Greatorex as General Manager for Nigeria, marking an important milestone in the company’s renewed focus on one of Africa’s most strategically significant energy markets.
Greatorex assumed leadership of Aggreko’s Nigeria operations in early
June, bringing more than three decades of international experience
across the energy, utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical and industrial
sectors. His appointment comes as Aggreko accelerates its growth
ambitions in Nigeria, strengthening its local presence and expanding its
ability to support customers with reliable, flexible and sustainable
energy solutions.
Nigeria remains one of Africa’s largest and most dynamic economies, with
growing demand for dependable power across industries ranging from oil
and gas and manufacturing to mining, infrastructure and commercial
operations. As businesses increasingly seek resilient energy solutions
that can support both operational continuity and sustainability
objectives, Aggreko is positioning itself to play an even greater role
in enabling economic growth and industrial development across the
country.
Extensive global and African energy experience
Greatorex joins Aggreko from ABB, where he most recently served as
Global Industry Business Manager for Carbon Capture and Storage. In that
role, he led global strategy and growth initiatives focused on energy
transition technologies and decarbonisation. He also brings extensive
experience operating across Africa, including Nigeria, giving him a
strong understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing
businesses in the region.
Throughout his career, Greatorex has held numerous senior leadership
positions, successfully leading business transformations, driving
operational excellence and expanding market presence in complex and
highly competitive environments.
Investing in local leadership
Commenting on the appointment, Edith Kikonyogo, Managing Director of
Aggreko Africa said: “Nigeria is a key part of our growth strategy
across Africa. Nigel’s appointment reflects our commitment to investing
in leadership and strengthening our presence in the country. His
extensive industry experience, proven leadership capabilities and deep
understanding of the African energy landscape make him ideally
positioned to lead the next phase of our growth in Nigeria.”
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Greatorex said he was excited to join Aggreko at a pivotal moment for
both the company and the Nigerian market. “Nigeria presents tremendous
opportunities for innovation, growth and partnership. I am delighted to
be joining Aggreko as the company strengthens its commitment to the
country and its customers. Aggreko has a strong reputation for
delivering critical energy solutions that help businesses overcome
challenges and unlock new opportunities. I look forward to working with
our customers, partners and team to build on that legacy and support
Nigeria’s continued development.”
A long-term commitment to Nigeria
The appointment underscores Aggreko’s confidence in Nigeria’s long-term
economic potential and its commitment to helping organisations navigate
evolving energy requirements through flexible, efficient and sustainable
power solutions.
As the company continues to expand its footprint in the country, Aggreko
remains focused on delivering the expertise, technology and local
support needed to help businesses thrive in an increasingly complex
energy environment.
About Aggreko:
Aggreko is a global leader in engineered energy and temperature
solutions. We design, deploy and optimise the flexible energy and
temperature solutions that are essential to our customers’ operations.
We work across all major industries and bring deep sector expertise to
shaping solutions around our customers’ needs. We use our experience
of working in demanding environments and complex applications to
engineer reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions that meet our
customers’ needs, from critical emergencies to long term energy
security.
Founded in 1962, we created the category and continue to lead it. In a
world of growing energy demand and an increasing focus on
sustainability, we are setting the pace. We are investing in new
markets, new applications and the sustainable equipment, fuels and
services that power our customers and their energy transition, wherever
they are on their journey.
Headquartered in the UK, we employ over 6,800 people worldwide and are
active in over 70 countries. We are part of the Aggreko group which
includes specialists in every aspect of energy and temperature control.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.Aggreko.com/en-za
