In a recent development, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc has officially named Roger Adou as the Managing Director, marking the commencement of his role from January 1, 2024. This significant announcement was made by Ore Famurewa, the Executive Director of Corporate Communications, through a statement issued on Monday in Lagos.
According to the disclosed statement, Roger Adou will be reporting to Ali Khan, the President of the Middle East, Pakistan, and Africa Business Group (MEPA). His operational base will be in Lagos, Nigeria. Prior to his elevation to the role of Managing Director, Mr. Adou served as the Regional Director for FrieslandCampina West Africa. In this capacity, he successfully oversaw a diverse region comprising 18 countries in West and Central Africa.
With an impressive track record spanning over 21 years in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Africa, Mr. Adou is recognized as a seasoned business leader. His expertise lies in effectively managing multicultural and diverse teams, positioning him as a valuable asset to the company.
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Board Chairman’s Perspective
Moyo Ajekigbe, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, expressed a warm welcome to Roger Adou and conveyed the board’s confidence in his ability to contribute to the company’s growth and sustained success. Ajekigbe stated, “We are confident his strategic vision and industry expertise will drive growth and continued success for the company.”
In response to his appointment, Mr. Adou shared his enthusiasm about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in his new role. He expressed, “I am truly honored and excited about leading the company to attain new heights of success and eagerly anticipate the journey ahead.” Mr. Adou emphasized his commitment to excellence and his anticipation of steering the company towards providing high-quality and affordable dairy nutrition to Nigerians, both in the present and the future.
Roger Adou takes over the reins from Ben Langat, who served as the Managing Director for almost seven impactful years at FrieslandCampina. Langat has decided to continue his career outside the company, marking the end of a significant era for the organization.
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