Sunil Natraj has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer for Nigeria by Jumia. The business released a statement stating that Sunil Natraj’s appointment will take effect on January 1st, 2024.
Massimiliano Spalazzi, who is leaving the business with effect from December 31, 2023, will hand off the reins to the incoming CEO.
Speaking on Massimiliano Spalazzi’s departure, Francis Dufay, CEO of Jumia Group, welcomed the incoming CEO and said,
“We extend our sincere thanks and wish the best to Massi as he departs our teams following 11 years since the very start of Jumia. We wish the very best for Sunil for this new challenge,”
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About the new CEO
Mr. Sunil joined Jumia in 2022 and served as the VP of Sales and Marketing based in Lagos, Nigeria, he managed the Jumia Express logistics business before assuming the role of CEO for Jumia Ghana.
Before joining Jumia, Sunil worked in the FMCG sector across Africa for over 11 years with brands such as GBFoods and others.
He had been based in Ghana for over 10 years, where he worked for large food-producing multinationals with operations in Europe and Africa. Sunil is an IT Engineer and an MBA from The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
He holds a B.S in Engineering and an MBA from The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
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Speaking on the appointment, Mr Sunil said, “I’m thrilled I will be leading Jumia in Nigeria, one of our largest markets, and to help transform Africa’s economy through e-commerce.
It’s an honour to contribute to Jumia’s success in the country, prioritizing customer satisfaction, secure payments, and strong partnerships.
Our dedicated team is key to our future success, and I am confident we will achieve even greater milestones, always earning our customers’ trust.”
