Ghana: Fan Milk Plc Announces Appointment of New Managing Director

Fan Milk Plc, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of dairy products and beverages in Ghana, is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Lionel Parent to the Board of Directors and as the new Managing Director, effective immediately.

Mr. Parent steps into the role following Mr. Hervé Barrere, who served as Interim Managing Director until a permanent successor was appointed.

Lionel Parent began his career in the cosmetics industry with L’Oréal before moving into the spirits sector, where he held significant positions in both family-owned businesses and major corporations such as Pernod-Ricard and William Grant & Sons.

In 2017, Lionel joined Danone as the Sales & RTM Director for Africa, where he played a key role in driving the company’s commercial transformation across various markets. His success in this role led to further responsibilities, including Customer Director of Danone France and Global Sales Director for Distribution & Digitalization Transformation at Danone’s headquarters.

Since early 2021, he has been the Commercial Development Director at Groupe Délice in Tunisia, where he achieved notable successes in digital transformation and enhancing productivity.

Lionel is also a strong advocate for talent development and inclusive diversity initiatives. Over the past years, he has actively mentored emerging talents and supported startups.

With his extensive experience and innovative vision, Lionel is well-prepared to lead Fan Milk Plc into a new era of growth and innovation, while continuing to reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality products to consumers throughout Ghana.