PepsiCo announced the appointment of Felix Nnamdi Enwemadu as the new General Manager of its Foods business in Nigeria.
This strategic move coincides with PepsiCo’s commitment to invest in the Nigerian market, highlighted by the recent opening of a state-of-the-art corporate office in Ikeja, Lagos.
PepsiCo Foods Nigeria Limited (PFNL) has established a strong presence in the country, significantly contributing to the local market under Felix’s oversight. This division includes key product lines such as oats and sausage rolls, with operations based in Matori, Lagos.
The PFNL facility specializes in oats production, with the Quaker brand recognized as a nutritious breakfast choice for families across the country, while sausage rolls are produced under the popular Yum Yum brand through Food Concepts Pioneer Limited.
“As I assume this role, I’m thrilled to lead a dedicated team committed to delivering high quality products that resonate deeply with our Nigerian consumers,” said Felix Nnamdi Enwemadu, General Manager (Foods), PepsiCo in Nigeria. “The inauguration of our new Ikeja office underscores our commitment to strengthening local sourcing and enhancing our overall impact in the region.”
Paul Andersen, CEO of PepsiCo West, Central and East Africa (WECA), said, “With over two decades of proven experience in the West African FMCG market, Felix brings a wealth of expertise to PepsiCo. His deep understanding of the Nigerian consumer landscape, coupled with strong leadership skills, will be instrumental in driving the company’s continued growth and success in the market.”
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s,
Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth.
