The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO Aviance) has announced the appointment of Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun as its new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO) effective January 1, 2025.
Olumekun replaces Mr. Indranil Gupta, whose tenure expired on December 31, 2024. The appointment was announced in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) dated December 27, 2024.
According to the notice, Olumekun has over three decades of leadership experience across various industries, including his previous tenure as Group Executive Director, Corporate Services at NAHCO PLC from 2019 to 2022.
During his time at NAHCO, he held multiple strategic roles, including Acting Managing Director and Executive Director of Corporate Services, where he led key functions such as Human Resources, Learning & Development, IT, Administrative Services, Infrastructure, and Procurement.
Prior to joining NAHCO, Olumekun spent 23 years at Red Star Express PLC (FedEx), where he retired as Executive Director in 2015. At Red Star, he managed the FedEx brand and oversaw core functions, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy & Business Development, Customer Service, and IT.
Olumekun holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Ibadan (1985) and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, where he completed the Chief Executive and Advanced Management Programmes.
He is a Member of the Institute of Directors and a Registered Professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
The new GMD/CEO is dedicated to his family and is happily married with children.
His appointment is expected to bring a wealth of experience and leadership skills to NAHCO Aviance, as the company continues to grow and expand its operations in the aviation industry.
