C.A.Oladejo Clement Ayo
General Manager, Sales & Business Development · Fumman Chemicals Nigeria Ltd
Oladejo Clement Ayo is an experienced management, sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience across reputable private and multinational organisations in Nigeria. His practical expertise spans general business management, trade marketing, public relations, strategy and innovation, brand and category management, accounting and finance, logistics operations, sales leadership and business development.
Professional Journey
Clement began his career with Nigerian Breweries Plc, working across engineering and distribution, accounts and finance, depot and logistics, and sales functions in Ibadan, Lagos, Aba and Enugu breweries. His professional development included training in basic and advanced selling skills, supervisory management, leadership and control, brand management, territory management, logistics and inventory management.
He was part of the pioneer Business Development Team for Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Carbonated Soft Drinks Division covering the South-South and South-East. He later served as Pioneer Area Sales Manager – East at Formosa Bottling Co. Ltd, coordinating sales, marketing and depot operations across the South-East and North-Central regions and supporting the successful introduction of new brands.
Sales & Commercial Leadership
His career includes leadership roles with Nigeria Distilleries Ltd, Geo Neo Life International – USA, Mouka Ltd, Olite Manufacturing (Caretime) Ltd and Ibeto Petrochemical. His responsibilities have covered regional and national sales, marketing, depot operations, factory operations, business development, brand growth and market expansion.
Regional & International Experience
As West Africa/Country Sales and Marketing Manager with Geo Neo Life International – USA, he covered Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Cameroon and Ghana, received overseas training in health-product and direct marketing, and trained business leaders across West and East Africa.
Business Transformation
At Mouka Ltd, he managed sales across several regions and later served as Regional Business Manager – North, coordinating Kaduna plant operations and business activities across the 19 Northern states and the FCT. He has also led manufacturing, sales and marketing operations and contributed to market-revival and local-content initiatives.
Current Leadership
He currently serves as General Manager – Sales and Business Development for Fumman Chemicals Nigeria Ltd, with responsibility for business growth and profitability in Nigeria as well as the introduction and launch of new brands.
Professional Credentials & Education
- Fellow, National Institute of Marketing
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
- Professional Member, Project Management Institute
- Accounting Technicians credential (AAT)
- Advanced Diploma and Diploma in Data Processing / Computer Science, Institute of Data Processing Management (IDPM), London
- M.Sc. in Marketing and Public Relations
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management and Business Management
- Graduate qualification in Banking and Finance
- Advanced / Higher Diploma in Accountancy
His submitted profile also states that he is awaiting the result of a Ph.D. in Marketing and Entrepreneurship; accordingly, the website does not present the Ph.D. as an already awarded qualification.
Training, Mentoring & Leadership Development
Clement is passionate about people development and service. He mentors and coaches team members and younger management and marketing professionals, and regularly conducts marketing and personal-development training. His extensive practical experience enables him to bring real-world perspectives on sales management, market development, brand strategy, leadership and commercial execution to the CISCSM NIGERIA Training Route.