Adekunle, John (Olayiwola)

Head of Dairy Development Operations, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria PLC

John is currently the Head of Dairy Development Operations FrieslandCampina Nigeria.

He joined FrieslandCampina in 2010 after amassing a wealth of experience in the Nigerian FMCG industries with UACN, Food Concept PLC serving in various function as Quality Assurance Lead, Production Manager & Business development lead. John was one of the pioneering officers of the Dairy Development initiative at FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria leading local raw milk collection. He currently oversees Dairy Development Operation in Nigeria.

John has passion and pride for agriculture which has seen him working closely with international partners like IFDC-2SCALE a Non-profit organization URUS from United States one of the biggest genetic companies in the world AGRIFILM from Netherlands, BARENBURG from South Africa and a host of others. He also has knack for quality and food safety with major focus on improving the livelihood of populace.

John is a member of the International Institute of Food Technologist (IFT), USA, as well as Nigerian Institute of food science and technology (NIFST). An avid explorer.