Francois Gillet has been appointed as Promasidor Nigeria Limited’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from July 1, 2024. The company is happy to announce this appointment.
Bruno Gruwez, who has chosen to pursue other chances outside of the Promasidor Group, is succeeded by Francois.
Francois leaves Danone, where he held the position of General Manager in Réunion, to join Promasidor Nigeria. He had a lengthy career as a general manager with Lactalis, a global leader in dairy, in Algeria and Brazil before joining Danone.
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry development and profitability have been consistently driven by seasoned executive Francois, who has a wealth of worldwide expertise, especially in emerging markets. Francois is a wonderful fit for the role, according to Promasidor Group Chief Executive Officer, Anders Einarsson.
Einarsson said: “His expertise spans organizational leadership, strategic analysis, business model development, and commercial management, making him ideally suited to lead Promasidor Nigeria’s next phase of growth.”
ESCP Business School is where Francois, a French national, obtained his Master’s degree in Business Administration. He has a wife and kids.
About Promasidor
Robert Rose, who departed the UK in 1957 to follow his African dream in Zimbabwe, founded Promasidor in 1979.
Promasidor has since spread over a number of African nations. Since it first opened for business in 1993, Promasidor Nigeria has grown remarkably. One of the top producers of premium goods in Nigeria is Promasidor, which also produces Loya, Miksi, Kremela, Cowbell Chocolate, Cowbell Evaporated Milk, Cowbell Coffee, Cowbell Strawberry, Top Tea, and Onga food spice.
However, the business is dedicated to upholding strict guidelines for social responsibility and corporate governance. Promasidor Nigeria makes sure that its responsibilities to communities, suppliers, workers, and customers are fulfilled with honesty, decency, and respect.
