By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The management of Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Ziad Maalouf as Managing Director of the company.
A statement issued by the firm disclosed that the appointment of Mr Maalouf was approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors 7Up held in Lagos on February 8, 2017.
Also, the company announced the appointment of Mr Sunil Sawhney as its Vice Chairman.
It stated that the appointment of the duo was in line with its succession planning policy.
Mr Sawhney, who holds a Bachelor’s degree and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, became the Managing Director of the company in May 2009 until his elevation to the position of Vice Chairman of the company.
His work experience cuts across Manufacturing, Sales and Administration.
On his part, Mr Maalouf joined the company in July 2008 as National Sales and Distribution Manager and was the Chief Operating Officer of the Company until his appointment as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
He has over 20 years work experience in corporate finance, organizational leadership and strategic management among others. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the American University of Beirut.
Adedapo Adesanya