Saturday, July 12, 2025
24.2 C
Lagos

PPC Names Ayodeji Grillo as New CEO

PPC Limited announces the appointment of Mr. Ayodeji Grillo as the new Managing Director effective Monday, August 22, 2022.

Mr. Grillo served as the Executive Director for the last eight (8) years, and his tenure has seen growth in the various business verticals, especially in the Medical Healthcare division, where he led the Public-Private Partnership with Lagos state, currently the largest in Nigeria, as well as other expansions in the business. The decision was unanimously taken by the Board based on his track record.

Making the announcement, the outgoing Managing Director, Engr. Biodun Disu stated, “Ayo has made innovative, strategic and key contributions in ensuring PPC’s viability and success.”

Mr. Grillo has held various senior Finance positions within Cadbury Nigeria where he was responsible for driving performance and capacity expansion to secure a profitable portfolio of products.

Prior to joining Cadbury, he was based in the UK where he held a number of executive roles.

As the pioneer Finance & Contracts Director of London East Connexions Partnership, he set up and developed the Finance & Contracts functions.

While at Family Action (formerly FWA), one of the oldest and established UK charities, as the Finance & Administration Director, Ayo was responsible for transforming the charity’s finances and drove the improved performance of the charity, enabling it broaden its activities and extend its impact within its operating communities.

Prior to these, he worked in various senior Accounting and Human Resources roles.

Mr. Grillo has a Degree in Business Administration from the University of Ilorin, a PG (Dip.) in Operations Research from the London Metropolitan University, and an MBA with emphasis on Strategy, Finance and Change Management from the University of Greenwich. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK), a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants.

Mr. Grillo takes over from Engr. Biodun Disu, pioneer MD of PPC Ltd., who remains the Executive Chairman.

 

 

spot_img
spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Fidelity Bank Delivers Hope to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue State

Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka (Left);...

Union Bank Responds to Court Ruling on NICON, Global Fleet, Jimoh Ibrahim Case

Union Bank of Nigeria acknowledges the recent judgment of...

NAICOM, CIIN Laud IMT for Advancing Tech-Driven Insurance in Nigeria

The Commissioner for Insurance (CFI) and the CEO of...

NCDMB Unveils Nigerian Content Fund Certificate, Empowers 130 firms with $400m NCI Fund

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has introduced...

Local Content, NCDMB on the Spotlight at 2025 NOG Conference

The recently held 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG)...

Topics

NAICOM Slams Sanctions On IGI Over Financial State

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has slammed punitive sanctions on IGI Plc over the uncertain financial state of the company. The measure followed sustained apprehension in the insurance industry over the rumored financial health of IGI Plc in recent past, especially after the death of its founder, Mr. Remi Olowude.

NDIC CEO, Bello Hassan, Hosts EFCC Chair, Bawa in Abuja

L-R Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC),...

Fidelity Bank CEO Assures Investors of Better Returns in 2018

Fidelity Bank CEO, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo has assured the...

2019 Africa Visa Openness Index: AU, AfDB Reports Improved Visa Regime in Africa

For the first time, African travellers have liberal access...

‘Join Africa50 to lay Foundations for a More Prosperous Africa’, Says AfDB

African governments must explore innovative technologies to drive transformation...

Lufthansa Cargo to Off-load 800 Staff

German-based Lufthansa Cargo is planning to cut around 700-800...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img