Beta Glass, a Member of Frigoglass Group and the largest glass container manufacturer in West and Central Africa, continues its rapid pace of transformation which commenced in 2023. Earlier this year, the Company announced changes to the composition of its Board of Directors with the appointment of a new Chairman and three independent members with significant experience in diverse global corporations within Nigeria and across the African continent.
Beta Glass now proceeds with changes to its management to compliment the transformation program, designed to enhance the Company’s performance and deliver new levels of growth within Nigeria and in neighbouring markets.
In light of the above, Mr. Darren Bennett-Voci will step down from the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 31 July 2024. In the meantime, Mr. Serge Joris, Frigoglass Group CEO, will serve as interim CEO of Beta Glass until the 30th of September 2024.
Beta Glass also announced that Mr. Shanker Dhanikonda stepped down as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) on 5 August 2024 and was succeeded by Ms. Hélène Paradisi. Mr. Dhanikonda remains at the Company until the latter part of 2024 to ensure a smooth transition. Ms. Paradisi has more than 20 years of experience in diverse sectors – such as Logistics, Automotive, and Mining in several African countries. Prior to her appointment as CFO for Beta Glass, she served as Finance Director at the Automotive Division of CFAO in Nigeria. Early in her career Ms. Paradisi qualified as an auditor at PWC in Lyon, France.