Tantalizers Plc has introduced the appointment of Dutch nationwide Robert Speijer as Group Managing Director (GMD) and Charles Olayemi Ifidon as Group Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Managing Director/CEO of Tantalizers Foods and Retails.
The announcement, detailing these strategic management modifications, was printed on the NGX platform on November 14, 2024, and signed by Barrister Eze Nwa-Uwa, the appearing firm secretary.
Further particulars reveal that Bamidele Oke has been re-appointed as Executive Director of finance, whereas former General Manager of Operations, Mr. Olusegun Ekundayo, has been promoted to Executive Director overseeing operations.
The launch said:
“In accordance with Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) Rulebook, we hereby notify NGX and the investing public that the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) of Tantalizers Plc (the Company) is happy to announce the appointment of Dutch citizen Robert Speijer as its new Group Managing Director (“GMD”) and Charles Olayemi Ifidon as its Group Deputy Managing Director (“DMD”) in addition to MD/CEO of Tantalizers Foods and Retails, with impact from Tuesday, twenty ninth October 2024.”
However, as emphasised within the disclosure, these appointments stay topic to shareholder ratification through the firm’s forthcoming annual basic assembly.
Robert Speijer’s profile
Robert has over thirty (30) years of expertise spanning the blue financial system, oil and gasoline, and maritime sectors, having served as Group Executive Director at Jagal Group and NigerDock with duties for enterprise growth.
He has additionally held roles as Vice President of Africa for Inchcape Shipping Services and Director for Business Development (West Africa) at Petrofac International, a London Stock Exchange-listed firm working in over 32 international locations.
A skilled engineer from the Merchant Navy Academy within the Netherlands and a licensed blue financial system skilled, Robert is predicted to steer Tantalizers Plc’s transformation right into a diversified firm with pursuits in meals, leisure, and the blue financial system.
Charles Ifidon’s profile
Charles Ifidon, the brand new Group DMD, has over 30 years of expertise as CEO of varied organizations spanning inns, hospitality, and logistics, following his commencement from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
He beforehand served as MD/CEO of Roadnetwork Global Resources Limited and De-Vine Hotels, now managed by Presken Hotels Chain.
A serial entrepreneur and passionate foodie, Charles is predicted to leverage his in depth expertise in agriculture, meals, and hospitality as the brand new board steers Tantalizers’ transformation journey.
Commenting on the appointment
Speaking on these appointments, Alhaji Adam Nuru, the Chairman of the brand new Tantalizers Plc, remarked, “The newly constituted Board is excited to have all these professionals serve in this Tantalizers Plc transformation journey.”
He added, “I believe that all the stakeholders are looking forward to the Robert Speijer-led team building a highly diversified food and entertainment group in the years ahead.”
Backstory
- Tantalizers Plc lately secured over N1 billion in non-public fairness funding to sort out its monetary challenges and reposition the corporate for higher operations.
- This growth follows years of economic pressure, with the corporate’s stability sheet exhibiting important debt and declining revenues, necessitating exterior intervention.
- In a submitting with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Tantalizers revealed that Messrs Food Specialties and Organics Limited and Banklink Africa Private Equities Limited had acquired a majority stake within the firm.
- The funding is predicted to assist the corporate’s restructuring course of and assist stabilize its operations.
- With these appointments, Tantalizers Plc goals to drive development and strengthen its presence within the meals and leisure sectors.
