Nestlé Ghana appoints Ms. Salome Azevedo as Managing Director

GHANA – Nestlé Ghana, a regional operator of Nestlé, has appointed Salomé Azevedo as the Managing Director for Nestlé Ghana Ltd.

Salomé joins Nestlé Ghana Ltd., with a wealth of experience, spanning over 20 years, 15 of which is in various roles within the commercial field in sub-Saharan Africa.

Before her recent appointment, she held the position as Business Executive Officer for Dairy, Beverages, and Confectionery overseeing 25 countries in the Nestlé Central and West Africa Region based in Ghana. Salome’s extensive expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of Nestlé Ghana Ltd.

Commenting on her new role, Salome stated, “I am honoured to take on the position of Managing Director for Nestlé Ghana Ltd. This role presents a unique opportunity to work with the talented team in Ghana to continue fulfilling our mission to prioritize quality, nutritious products and innovation while contributing positively to the communities we serve”.

Based in Accra, Salome Azevedo will oversee Nestlé’s operations in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone under the Central and West Africa Region of the Company.

Nestlé appoints SAMER CHEDID as CEO of Nestlé Central and West Africa

Concurrently, Samer Chedid, CEO of Nestlé Indonesia has been appointed CEO of Nestlé Central and West Africa (CWAR), replacing Mauricio Alarcón, who has taken on a new role within the Nestlé group.

A business leader with diverse experiences across Nestlé, including Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Mr. Chedid has previously served as Country Manager for Nestlé Ghana.

In his new role, he will steer affairs of the business across 25 countries in CWAR.

“I am delighted to return to a region that has been a part of my career within the Nestlé group. Together with our resilient team of over 5,000 employees, I will continue to advance our purpose through innovation, high-quality product offerings, and meaningful partnerships.

Our goal is to enhance livelihoods, promote community development, and maintain our commitment to environmental stewardship”, Mr. Chedid commented on his appointment.

Mr. Chedid joined Nestlé in 1998 as a Sales Development Manager. He was later appointed Head of Channel Category Sales Development for Nestlé Middle East Region before his assignment as General Business Manager in Bahrain, Qatar and Dubai.

He then moved to CWAR as Country Manager for Ghana, and subsequently returned to the Middle East as Nestlé Middle East Region Sales Director. He was later appointed Country Manager, Saudi Arabia and eventually promoted to become CEO, Nestlé Pakistan.

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