Kemi Ajumobi 
Oluyemi Oloyede
CEO, UAC Foods
Oluyemi is a seasoned corporate executive with over 18 years of dedicated experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, profit and loss management, and leadership of multi-functional teams. His track record of achievements at renowned companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kellogg, Kerry Taste & Nutrition and now UAC Foods Limited speak volumes about his ability to deliver and drive sustainable growth. He has consistently delivered outstanding results by driving distribution, marketing, revenue and profit growth across diverse sectors. Grounded in a hands-on leadership style, he prioritises people, innovation and efficiency to deliver profitability and ensure excellence across the value chain.
Currently leading UAC Foods Limited as Managing Director and CEO, he oversees all aspects of operations, driving a culture of excellence and growing confidence among team to take on new dreams. With degrees in Business Administration and Mathematics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria and professional and leadership trainings at The Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania) and Said Business School (Oxford University), he brings a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking. Passionate about driving organisational success, he is poised to lead organisations toward sustainable growth in the ever-evolving business and corporate landscape.
For Olayemi, it is good to invest the best of your time and resources in maximising outputs from your best and fastest growing people, machines, regions, cities rather than trying to improve the worst performing assets. He said to do so because most resources on the former yield a lot better result overall than on the latter.
As former General Manager – West and Central Africa at Kerry, he managed a $48M business consisting of multiple manufacturing and distribution companies across West Africa and led multifunctional teams in Commercial, RD&A, Finance, and Supply Chain, facilitating global collaboration with innovation centers, manufacturing sites, and customers in West Africa.
As former Regional Business Manager – West Africa, Kellogg Company, he managed the transition of Kellogg’s business model in West Africa from export to distribution, identifying and appointing strategic distribution partners across key markets.