Temitope Omodele Takes on New Role as MD/CEO of UAC Foods Limited

The new month marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for Temitope Omodele, who has been appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UAC Foods Limited, stepping into the role after serving as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

 Her appointment underscores UAC Foods’ commitment to nurturing exceptional leadership from within and positions the company for its next phase of growth and transformation.

A highly accomplished finance executive, Omodele brings more than 16 years of experience across audit and assurance, technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, business planning, corporate finance, and finance operations.

Omodele began her professional journey at KPMG, where she gained extensive experience in auditing and financial advisory services, building a strong foundation in financial management and corporate governance.

Since joining UAC Foods in September 2020 as Technical Accountant and Reporting Lead, Omodele has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and financial expertise. Her ability to drive financial discipline, strengthen reporting frameworks, and support strategic decision-making saw her rise through the ranks to become Senior Vice President, Finance. In that capacity, she oversaw finance operations at the holding company level and led group reporting activities, playing a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the company’s long-term business objectives.

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A Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Omodele holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and an MBA from Lagos Business School. Her academic credentials, combined with her practical experience, have established her as one of the notable finance leaders within Nigeria’s corporate landscape.

Throughout her career at UAC Foods, she has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial operations, improving governance processes, and implementing robust reporting standards that support sustainable business growth. Her strategic approach to corporate finance and business planning has contributed significantly to the company’s ability to navigate an evolving business environment while maintaining operational excellence.

Widely respected for her leadership, financial acumen, and commitment to organizational growth, Omodele has built a reputation for driving performance, fostering collaboration, and delivering results. Her appointment as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer reflects the confidence of the Board and stakeholders in her ability to lead the business through an increasingly dynamic consumer goods landscape.

As she assumes her new responsibilities, industry observers will be watching closely to see how her financial expertise and strategic vision shape the future of UAC Foods. Her leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s focus on innovation, operational excellence, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation for customers, employees, shareholders, and other key stakeholders.

With this appointment, Temitope Omodele joins a growing list of accomplished female executives leading major organizations in Nigeria, further reinforcing the important role of women in shaping the future of corporate leadership across the country.