Gbenga Olawoye is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over 18 years of progressive experience in operations finance, manufacturing finance, financial reporting, strategic planning, internal controls, auditing, and risk management within the food and beverage industry.
He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Lagos and an HND in Accounting, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) as well as an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He has also completed advanced management training programmes with McKinsey & Company and the Lagos Business School Senior Management Programme.
Gbenga is recognised for his strong commercial acumen and his ability to deliver insightful analysis that supports supply chain and manufacturing decisions, strengthens cross-functional collaboration, and enhances overall business performance. He has demonstrated a consistent track record of driving operational efficiency, improving financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Over the course of his career, he has held several finance leadership roles, building deep institutional knowledge and a strong understanding of the business.