Jumia has recently appointed Temidayo Ojo as chief executive officer of Jumia Nigeria, in a move to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
He is succeeding Sunil Natraj, who led the company for 19 months. As CEO, Ojo is expected to focus on expanding the company’s suite of digital solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and accelerating growth in Nigeria’s e-commerce sector.
Ojo joined Jumia in 2020 as Head of Planning and Performance and subsequently became the Chief Commercial Officer before being appointed CEO of Jumia Ghana. Temidayo is a leader with over a decade of experience spanning project management, commercial sales, and business strategy.
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He has experience in finance and strategy through consulting roles at PwC and Globalpraxis Group. He holds an MBA (Finance, Strategy & Consulting) from IESE Business School and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Lagos.
“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the leadership of Jumia Nigeria, a market that holds immense potential and strategic importance,” Ojo said. “As someone who grew up in Nigeria and understands the unique needs of our customers and partners, this role is deeply personal to me.
“I look forward to working with our amazing team to drive greater impact, deepen customer trust, and take our business to new heights.”
