Nestlé Ghana gets new Managing Director

Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has appointed Business Executive Officer of Dairy, Beverages and Confectionery, Central and West Africa Region, Ms Salomé Azevedo as the new Managing Director.

Ms Azevedo replaces Mr Georgios Badaro, who has been appointed to Nestlé Indonesia as CEO.

She 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 . 

Prior to 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. 

Ms Azevedo's extensive expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of Nestlé Ghana Ltd.
 
Commenting on her new role, Salomé 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,” she added.

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