Reni Onafeko has been officially confirmed as Country Managing Director of Glovo Nigeria, after successfully leading the company’s Nigerian operations since the beginning of the year.
Her confirmation places her at the helm of Glovo’s continued expansion across major Nigerian cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan, while also marking another step in a career that has seen her rise through several leadership roles within the company.
Onafeko joined Glovo and went on to serve as Head of Strategy & Finance, Head of Growth and Head of Abuja, gaining experience across the company’s commercial, financial and operational functions.
With more than 11 years of experience spanning strategy, technology and operations, she brings a cross-functional background to her new role. Before joining Glovo, she spent eight years in consulting, including at Boston Consulting Group in London, where she advised senior executives and investors on growth strategy, investment decisions and business transformation.
At Glovo, her appointment comes as the company continues to expand its footprint in Nigeria. Over the past year, the company has doubled its network of partner restaurants and shops, while providing flexible earning opportunities to more than 6,000 independent riders annually.
Onafeko said her journey at Glovo reflects the company’s approach to challenging employees, creating opportunities for growth across different functions and championing internal talent.
As she takes on the permanent role, Onafeko will lead the company’s next phase of growth in one of its fastest-growing markets globally.
Her appointment also offers a look at what career progression can look like when professionals are given opportunities to move across different areas of a business before stepping into senior leadership.
