Our Personnel
Board of Directors
PhD, FCIB - Chairman
Professor Emmanuel Dele Olaolu, is an esteemed figure in the field of Business Management & Finance with over 40 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, a Master of Science degree in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from prestigious institutions including the University of Lagos and Babcock University. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB). His illustrious career includes serving as Board Chairman of Zeenab Foods Limited, Abuja, and holding executive positions in multiple banks including Wema Bank Plc. He is currently a Professor at Baze University, Abuja, and has contributed significantly as a consultant to institutions like the Financial Institutions Training Centre and Lagos Business School.
Managing Director/CEO
Victor is an experienced Business Executive with a proven track record of success and have been consistently recognized as an outstanding performer throughout his career. He holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State as well as a Masters degree in International Business from Baze University Abuja. A distinguished career with vast experience in the banking sector. During his banking days, he held several key positions across various financial institutions of Nigeria (Access Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank of Nigeria), He has in-depth experience in the local and international fonts of accounting, International Business, Branding, Strategic Management and Human Resource Management. As The Chaairman, Zeenab Foods Limited, he has led the company through several business development concepts which have seen the company grow in leaps and bounds, recorded milestones in food processing and agricultural commodity trading for both local and international customers. Victor is the President of the Benin Oil palm cluster group and Deputy National President of the cassia tora producers, processors, and exporters associations of Nigeria
Executive Director, Operations
Alhaji Adamu is an accomplished business leader with an impressive track record spanning over two decades in the agro-commodity sector, development and commercial banking sectors, as well as real estate investment and development exploits. His educational foundation includes a Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Finance, proudly earned at the prestigious Kaduna Polytechnic. Furthermore, his academic journey to the Postgraduate school at Bayero University, Kano to obtain more academic accolades has demonstrated his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. With a profound mastery of supply chain management, marketing, business development, business process design, and strategic acumen, Alhaji Adamu has consistently demonstrated his value as a collaborative team player, underpinned by his unwavering leadership style. During his work life within the banking, real estate and agro commodity industries, his ascent through the ranks culminated in successful managerial roles where he excelled in overseeing critical operations. Mr. Adamu has excelled as a serial entrepreneur as he has managed chains of companies. Notably, as a Managing Director at Zeenab Foods Limited, a key player in the non-oil export industry. His passionate commitment to this sector, paired with his extensive experience, has propelled the company to remarkable heights. His managerial finesse has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of several enterprises, marking him as a true catalyst for economic development.
Executive Director, Corporate Service
Ibironke holds a Bachelors degree in English Language Studies and a Masters degree in International Law and Diplomacy, both from the University of Lagos. She has over 15 years of experience spread across Branding, Business Consulting and Television Programming. She is a proven professional with an efficient touch who has worked on several governmental and private projects in Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Edo state before joining Zeenab Foods Limited. She is currently the Executive Director finance where she deploys innovation, experience, and entrepreneurial excellence.
ED, Sales & Marketing
Bolaji holds a Master Degree in Economics from the Lagos State University. He started his working career with the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue in 1996. He later joined the legacy Magnum Trust Bank in 2004 which later merged with four other banks-Trust Bank of Africa, Indo-Nigeria Merchant Bank, NAL Bank of Nigeria and NBL Bank-to form Sterling Bank in 2006. He has over seventeen years banking experience with experiences in Treasury Management, Sales/Marketing and other various departments. He has attended various Management trainings both local and international among these are Leading for Impact Dubai, The Winning Attitude, Team Building Skills & Emotional Intelligence Nigeria, Effective Leadership Development-Nigeria etc. Bolaji is an Associate Member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN). He is currently the Managing Director Whales Industries where he deploys his rich past experience and Man management skills to direct financial affairs and personnel management with prudence.
Executive Management
Executive Director, International Operations
Engr. Daniel hails from Benin city, Edo state Nigeria, he holds a bachelor degree in Production Engineering obtained from the University of Benin, Edo state. He also holds other professional certifications which includes; OSHA-Manager - From the institute of Occupational Safety & Health Academy USANISP level 2 and 3: From the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals .MNIM: From Nigerian Institute of Management. PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH.Engr. Daniel is a professional and versatile Engineer with enormous managerial and leadership skills. He has acquired over 15 years working experience as a technical and management personnel with different organizations across the Oil & gas, Construction & manufacturing, Food Processing and Agro Commodity Trading sectors and sub-sectors. He joined Zeenab group as it's Production Manager in the year 2016 and has since grown into becoming the General Manager International Operations for the group, overseeing other subsidiaries of the group including the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NEXHUB). He is very goal oriented and coordinates the international Operations of the group with clear set objectives and Proficient systems and programmes put in place to guarantee success and goals achievement of the group. PERSONAL LIFE & HOBBIES: He is happily Married with Children, he enjoys making personal researches, Multi- disciplinary Study, Public Speaking, Travelling and playing table games.
Non Executive Director
Dr Yang has internationally-recognized research and scholarship. She has international teaching experience, in mainland China, in Macao, in England and in New Zealand. She has worked not only in academics, but also in government, tourism industry, tourism planning and consultancy. Working with multiple stakeholders in multiple fields in multiple countries equip Dr Yang with collaboration skills and leadership qualities. She holds a doctorate degree in Philosophy from the University of Waikato.
Non Executive Director
Mrs. Fatima Wujat is a seasoned banking and business management professional with 15 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University, Kano (2006), and an MBA from Bayero University, Kano (2016). Her career includes roles such as Bank Teller at Zenith Bank, Head of Service Support at Stanbic IBTC PIc, and Director of Operations at Yarmanya Farms & Enterprises. With a strong track record in strategic decision-making and leadership, she is poised to drive growth and deliver results in dynamic environments.
Independent Non Executive Director
Dr. Alphonse Sossou Kolman Fontche is a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience, serving as a Board Member and Non-Executive Director. He is a distinguished Medical Practitioner and Entrepreneur, known for his expertise in healthcare and business ventures across francophone nations. Dr. Fontche obtained his MBBS degree in 1997 from Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey. Complementing his medical background, he also holds an MBA in International Business Management from the same university. With a successful career spanning both medicine and entrepreneurship, Dr. Fontche brings a unique blend of expertise to the boardroom. His strategic acumen and extensive experience make him an invaluable asset in guiding organizational growth and strategic decision-making.
Independent Non Executive Director
Wang Yike is a highly experienced professional with 32 years of expertise in business and financial advisory. He currently serves as a Board Member and Non-Executive Director, bringing a wealth of strategic insight to organizational decision-making. Wang Yike earned a first-class degree in Corporate & Investment Finance from Shandong University School of Management in the People’s Republic of China in 1991. Following his education, he embarked on a successful career spanning both public and private sectors. Eventually, he established his consulting firm, specializing in providing comprehensive business and financial advisory services.
Independent Non Executive Director
Dharmendra Yadav is a co-founder at KarnMax and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, graduating in 2011. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra for 5 years, specializing in designing and developing enterprise data warehouses. Prior to that, he worked as a Software Engineer at IBM for 3 years, focusing on data extraction, transformation, and loading processes using DataStage. Dharmendra is proficient in system optimization, process automation, and analyzing customer requirements to deliver optimal solutions.