Dr Tony Bello
Cavista Holdings has appointed Dr. Tony Bello as Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer at Matna Foods Limited, following its recent acquisition of the company.
He will lead innovation strategy, product development, and commercialization, focusing on cassava-based products for domestic and international markets.
Bello, a renowned food scientist with over 30 years of experience, has held senior roles at global food companies, including PepsiCo Frito-Lay and Kellogg Company.
He has also advised international organizations like the UN Development Programme and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
“Cavista Holdings is delighted to welcome Dr. Tony Bello to our team,” said Niyi John Olajide, Chairman of Cavista Holdings. “He brings world-class expertise and experience that will strengthen our ambition to build globally competitive food businesses from African agriculture.”
The appointment underscores Cavista Holdings’ commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chains and accelerating value addition in the food sector.
Cavista is a global investment and holding company creating value and transforming lives through strategic investments in agriculture, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and technology.
