Cadbury Nigeria PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Ayman Hussein F. Gaafar (also known as Ayman Fahmy) as its new Managing Director, with effect from 15 May 2026.
The decision follows board approval and marks a leadership transition at one of Nigeria’s well-known consumer goods companies.
Profile of the Incoming Managing Director
Mr. Gaafar is described as a seasoned executive in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry with extensive international experience. His career spans senior leadership roles in major multinational companies, including:
- Procter & Gamble
- Reckitt
- Danone
- Shan Foods (regional food brand with strong presence in Asia and the Middle East)
His expertise covers general management, commercial strategy, and business transformation, with full profit-and-loss (P&L) responsibility across multiple markets. He has worked across the Middle East, Africa, Levant, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Canada, where he reportedly led revenue growth initiatives, expanded market reach, and managed large multinational teams.
He is also noted for experience in go-to-market strategy design, operational restructuring, and strategic partnerships aimed at improving business performance.
Leadership Transition at Cadbury Nigeria
With the appointment, Mrs. Folake Ogundipe, who has served as Interim Managing Director since December 2025, will step down from the role.
The company credited her tenure with:
- Providing stable leadership during a transition period
- Maintaining strategic direction
- Demonstrating resilience and commitment to operational continuity.
