Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Tobi Adeniyi as the Managing Director designate, effective January 1, 2025. Adeniyi will undergo a handover and phased transition process alongside the current Managing Director, Tim Kleinebenne, until the end of 2024.

Adeniyi began his career as a Unilever Future Leader in 2009 and has amassed a wealth of experience across multiple facets of the Supply Chain (strategic and operational) and Commercial operations.

His expertise spans logistics, planning, strategic supply chain, procurement, and sales, with assignments that have taken him across diverse markets, including Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Most recently, he has been instrumental in driving Unilever Nigeria’s sales transformation agenda, delivering impactful results through strategic initiatives nationwide. He serves as the current Vice Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) and is a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Chairman of Unilever Nigeria, Bolaji Balogun, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Unilever Nigeria, I am delighted to congratulate Tobi Adeniyi on his appointment as Managing Director Designate. Adeniyi’s extensive experience and exceptional leadership skills make him an outstanding choice at this time, to lead us into a bright and even more successful future.”

He stated that the Board is confident that under his leadership, Unilever Nigeria will continue to flourish and achieve greater heights. He also expressed his appreciation to Kleinebenne, the outgoing Managing Director, for his leadership and service to Unilever Nigeria’s growth and success.