Dangote Sugar Refinery Welcomes Mariya Aliko Dangote as Executive Director

The Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced the appointment of Mariya Aliko Dangote as an Executive Director on the Company’s Board.

The decision was unanimously approved during the July 28, 2023 meeting, according to a statement signed by Mrs. Temitope Hassan (FCIS.), Company Secretary/Legal Advise.

Mariya Aliko Dangote brings with her a formidable track record as a Project Leader, renowned for her proficiency in Business Strategy, Planning & Implementation, Digitization & Mechanization, and Mergers & Acquisitions, among other areas of expertise.

Having earned accolades for her pivotal role in overseeing Business and Strategic activities and the Backward Integration Projects of the Company, she is now entrusted with the responsibilities of Executive Director, Operations, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc.

As the Company enters a new era, Mariya’s dynamic vision and astute leadership are expected to propel the Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc to greater heights in the global sugar industry.

Mariya’s academic background is as impressive as her professional achievements. Holding an LL.B and BL, and an MBA from Coventry University, United Kingdom, she continues to enhance her knowledge by attending the Cambridge Senior Management Program and undertaking various courses on Business Strategy, Advanced Management, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sugar Processing, and Productivity Optimization.

Before joining Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc in 2019, Mariya honed her skills as a Business Strategy & Corporate Risk Specialist in the Holding Company, Dangote Industries Limited, where she showcased her proficiency in navigating complex business landscapes.

With Mariya Aliko Dangote at the helm of operations, the Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is poised to set new benchmarks in the sugar industry. As the Company awaits the Members’ ratification at the next General Meeting, stakeholders and industry enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a sweeter future under her visionary leadership.

The entire Dangote Sugar Refinery family wishes Mariya the best of luck as she takes on her new role. Under her guidance, the Company is set to unveil groundbreaking initiatives that will solidify its position as a dominant player in the global sugar market.