GOSSY WARM SPRINGS - Key Persons
Ayodeji Ojo is a seasoned professional with multiple degrees and qualifications. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Production Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, a post graduate degree in Management and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria.
He studied Combusting Engineering in City and Guilds of London Institute and is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School.
Ayodeji has over 28 years of experience in manufacturing in Nigeria and internationally. He has held several management positions and is currently the plant manager of Gossy Warm Springs Limited. He joined the company in February 2019 and was charged with leading the business towards the growth ambition in 2020 .
Efe joined the Saro family in July 2018 as a Graduate Trainee. She has gathered valuable experience in various roles in Saro which includes business Operation, Audit Risk & Corporate Governance and currently in Human resource as HRBP for Gossy Warm Springs Limited.
Job Titles:
- Channel Manager, Trade
- Head of Business
Francis joined the Saroafrica Group in 2010 as a Graduate Trainee. Over the years, he had acquired extensive knowledge and exposure to Agricultural Inputs, Data Management, Procurement, Sales, Customer, and General Management, Supply Chain, and Corporate Relations, respectively.
Francis holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Ilorin. He has attended several Functions specific , Strategy and Leadership Courses. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School. He is also a graduate of Saro's Accelerated Leadership Development Programme (Class 2)
Francis is a Self-starter, and he pays greater attention to details with a high sense of urgency.
Francis is a graduate of Agriculture from the University of Ilorin. He is also a graduate of the Saro Accelerated Leadership Development programme and an alumnus of Lagos Business School. He has vast experience in Data Management, Procurement, Sales, Customer Relations and General Management. Francis joined Saro Agrosciences in 2010.
Moses holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure as well as a Master's degree in Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School with experience spanning Procurement, Sales & Business Development. Moses has been with the company since 2005.
Job Titles:
- Channel Manager, Business Farmer
Olumide is a graduate of Agricultural Extension and Rural development from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School and has working experience in the Agricultural Value chain sector. Olumide has contributed his meaningful quota to the company since he joined in 2010.
Oluyinka is a First-Class Honours graduate of Accounting from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Oluyinka has an M.Sc. in Corporate and International Finance from University of Durham, UK, and an MBA from the University of Lagos.
She has over 25 years of experience spanning several areas such as corporate finance, credit control, internal audit, business planning, management accounting, tax management, insurance management, risk management and ERP quality assurance and operations.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Deputy Head of Accounts
Raphael is a chartered accountant with vast professional experience spanning different industries. He holds a first class degree in Accounting from the University of Benin and an MBA in finance specialization from the University of Lagos. Raphael joined Saro Agrosciences in 2018.
Rasheed Sarumi is a graduate of Agricultural Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and an alumnus of the Harvard and Lagos Business Schools.
He served as the pioneer Managing Director of Saro AgroSciences Ltd from inception in 1991 until 2010. He successfully grew the business to a sustainable leadership position in the industry. He is currently using his skills in developing the group; Saro Africa International.
Sodiq has professional experience in the fields of Risk and compliance as well as treasury operations. He is a graduate of Economics Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He joined Saro in 2013 as a graduate trainee and has risen through the ranks.
Job Titles:
- Pharmacist
- Group Executive, Projects
Tagbo is a practicing pharmacist with a degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has also attended various courses at the Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School.
He joined Saro in 2003 and has held different management positions in different divisions across the group.
Temidayo is a graduate of Soil Science Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He has attended relevant and function specific courses organized by Saro Academy and Lagos Business School. He joined Saro in 2011 as a graduate trainee and has risen through the ranks.
Tunji is a seasoned professional with vast work experience spanning several industries. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School, has an MBA from Lagos State University and is also a Fellow member of ICAN. Tunji joined Saro Agrosciences in 2012 and has been a valuable asset to the company.