MON DEC 02 2024-theGBJournal| Unilever Nigeria PLC has appointed Mr. Oluwatobi Adeniyi as Managing Director of with effect from 1st January 2025, following the recommendation of the Governance, Remuneration and Risk Committee of the Board of Unilever Nigeria PLC.
Unilever disclosed the appointment today as it revealed the resignation of Mr. Tim Kleinebenne as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 31st December 2024
Kleinebenne led Unilver for a little over a year after his appointment by the Unilever Board on 5th May 2023.
Adeniyi began his career as a Unilever Future Leader in 2009 and has amassed a wealth of experience across multiple facets of the Supply Chain (strategic & operational) and Commercial operations.
His expertise spans Logistics, Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales, with assignments that have taken him across diverse markets including, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Most recently, he has been instrumental in driving Unilever Nigeria’s sales transformation
agenda, delivering impactful results through strategic initiatives nationwide.
He serves as current Vice Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) and is a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
Bolaji Balogun, Chairman of Unilever Nigeria Plc, said Adeniyi’s appointment extensive experience and exceptional leadership skills make him an outstanding choice at this time, to lead us into a bright and even more successful future.
”We are confident that under his leadership, Unilever Nigeria Plc will continue to flourish and achieve greater heights,” Balogun added.
“I am pleased that we are implementing this transition which is in line with our robust succession planning initiative at Unilever.
Tobi has a deep connection and understanding of the Nigerian market terrain, and coupled with his extensive background, his experience will be valuable towards the journey ahead for the business,” Ben Langat, Executive Vice President, Unilever East and West Africa said while commenting the Board changes.
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