Francis O. Omoniyi

Dynamic and accomplished executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, and general management in multinational FMCG and industrial technology companies (Cadbury, Unilever, Bosch GmbH, GEA Group AG). Proven track record in business transformation, strategic growth, operational excellence, and team leadership across Africa and global markets. Recognized for leading high-performing teams, delivering transformative growth, and consistently achieving measurable business outcomes. Open to roles that leverage manufacturing, engineering depth, supply chain expertise, and business leadership track record. My distinctive leadership core values are – Integrity, Vision, Empathy & Respect, Courage & Energy, and Passion for Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Accountability & Adaptability, and Leading from the front.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive business growth. Successfully managed cross-functional teams and implemented operational improvements that enhanced efficiency and profitability. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management and financial oversight.

Experienced with strategic planning, business development, and operational management. Utilizes strategic insights to align company goals with market opportunities. Track record of effective leadership in cross-functional team environments.

In the last 6 years working for GEA, with my team; we completely re-defined the route to the market and repositioned GEA brand with strong aftersales services support. Our key achievements are over 100% improvement in the country of origin (COO) OI within 3 years and over 500% increase in EBITDA. The business was able to repay back €2.6m outstanding loan to the treasury within 2 years. Within 3 year, all GEA 5 Divisions became active in the market wining projects and creating customer satisfaction experience.

In 2014, I joined Bosch Packaging in Germany and led the establishment of Bosch Legal Entity in Nigeria as the Sales Director and delivered business profitability in the second year - 2016. worked with young, dynamic and aggressive customer centric team to deepen Bosch Packing Technology across 15 out of 24 countries of West and Central Africa within 5 years.

• Corporate member – Project Management Institute
• Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• Registered Engineer, COREN
• Alumni, Lagos Business School (SMDP, 2004); Bosch Lead Team (2016)

TPM (Lean Manufacturing) Instructor Certification - JIPM-S - August 2010

Project Management Professional - PMP - May 2025

• PMI certification - 2025
• Bosch Leadership Team, 2016 Class
• Lagos Business School (SMDP, 2004)
• TPM Facilitator Training (Lean Manufacturing -JIPMS) – Unilever Turkey (2010)
• International training in engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership

• External Moderator, Yaba College of Technology (2005–2009)
• Resource person in Engineering Skill Training, Leadership & Project Management
• Advocate for safety, sustainability, and human capital development