Global testing and certification firm, Bureau Veritas, has announced the appointment of Daniel Wilbert as Managing Director of Inspectorate Marine Services Nigeria Limited and Country Manager, Fuels, for Nigeria.

The appointment, the company said, signals a strategic effort to strengthen its footprint in Nigeria’s energy sector, particularly as the country’s downstream petroleum operations undergo reforms aimed at aligning with global quality and sustainability standards.

Wilbert, a chartered accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), brings over 20 years of financial and executive leadership across multinational organisations and diverse markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

He previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Bureau Veritas Nigeria District, where he contributed to the company’s fiscal transformation and operational growth. His leadership is described as rooted in financial discipline, strategic planning, and capacity development.

Before joining Bureau Veritas, Wilbert worked for 16 years at Schlumberger, where he held key roles including Finance Manager, Operations Controller, and Controller for Sub-Saharan Africa under the Cameron Onesubsea business. He later became Chief Financial Officer at GVE Projects, a renewable energy firm with a pan-African focus.

His experience includes leading finance transformation initiatives, overseeing regional operations, and managing cross-functional teams that turned around underperforming business units.

In his new role, Wilbert is expected to lead Inspectorate Marine Services, one of Nigeria’s prominent inspection and testing firms, towards improved service delivery, operational efficiency, and deeper client engagement in a dynamic energy landscape.

Outside the corporate arena, Wilbert has served in several civic roles. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Itsekiri Trust Fund and was Co-Chair of the Finance Working Group at the European Business Chamber (EuroCham) Nigeria.

He holds additional executive certifications from Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Bureau Veritas said Wilbert’s appointment is in line with its goal of enhancing local expertise and delivering value-driven solutions across the Nigerian oil and gas industry.