Oluyemi Oloyede MD/CEO at UAC Foods emerges InstinctBusiness CEO of the week

InstinctBusiness Magazine has named the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UAC Foods, Oluyemi Oloyede as the CEO of the Week.

Oluyemi Oloyede is an accomplished leader with a wealth of experience in the food industry. With over 16 years of supporting and leading multi-national teams with excellent results, he has held various leadership positions, demonstrating his expertise in strategic management, business development, and operational efficiency.

As the Chief Executive Officer of UAC Foods, Oluyemi oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, from product development and manufacturing to marketing and distribution. Under his leadership, UAC Foods has experienced significant growth and expansion, solidifying its position as a key player in Nigeria’s food and beverage market.

He is known for his visionary leadership style, characterized by a strong focus on innovation and consumer-centric strategies. He is committed to delivering products of the highest quality that meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. Through continuous research and development, Oluyemi ensures that UAC Foods remains at the forefront of innovation, introducing new products and flavours to cater to diverse tastes.

Oluyemi started his career at Procter & Gamble West Africa as Key Accounts Manager, where he covered territories across Nigeria, including Ibadan, Abuja, Kaduna, Zaria, Jos, Port Harcourt, and Lagos. He later became the National Sales Operations Manager covering all of Procter & Gamble’s sub-distributors in Nigeria, and then as Regional Sales Manager responsible for Lagos, Ogun, Edo, and Delta States.

He also worked at L’Oréal Central West Africa as National Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana before moving on to lead Kellogg’s business in West Africa, during which the $450M joint venture between Tolaram Group and Kellogg was consummated. After the transition to the joint venture operation, he joined Kerry Group, where he served as General Manager, of West Africa.

With his strategic vision, operational expertise, and commitment to excellence, Oluyemi continues to lead UAC Foods to new heights of success, driving growth, profitability, and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.