IR/OUR GOVERNANCE
Board of Directors
The Beta Glass BoD is a dynamic assembly of seasoned professionals, each contributing a wealth of industry-specific expertise and carrying a proven track record of leadership.
Our Leadership Excellence
With collective experience spanning decades, the Board plays a pivotal role in steering Beta Glass towards excellence in the container glass industry.
Their diverse skills encompass strategic management, finance, operations, human resources, and international market insight. As visionary leaders, they guide the company in navigating challenges, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth. The Board's commitment to excellence is paramount, aligning with our objective for Beta Glass to become a global leader in glass packaging solutions.
Vitus Chidiebere Ezinwa
Chairman
Dr. Vitus Chidiebere Ezinwa is an accomplished business leader with over 27 years of experience in top global corporations across 15 African countries. Since July 2022, he has served as Managing Director and CEO of Grand Cereals, Nigeria. His career includes significant leadership roles at UAC of Nigeria, TGI, Promasidor Africa, Coca-Cola Nigeria, and British American Tobacco, West Africa Central. With expertise in business transformation and human resources, Dr. Ezinwa has consistently demonstrated strategic leadership, driving growth and high-performance cultures in every organisation he has been part of.
Alexander Gendis
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Alexander Gendis is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years in the manufacturing and packaging industries, specialising in general management, supply chain, marketing, and team leadership. His global career spans East and West Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia, while his rich professional experience includes roles at Engee PET Manufacturing Company, Bel Impex Pepsi Seven-Up Bottling Company, and DHL in Nigeria, as well as Verde Beef Processing in Ethiopia. Alexander began his career at PZ Cussons, holding key positions across several countries. He assumed the role as CEO of Beta Glass, the glass packaging business vertical of Frigoglass Group, in September 2024.
Oyinkansade Adewale
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Oyinkansade Adewale is a seasoned chartered accountant with 40 years of experience and over 25 years of serving on various Boards. Her career includes executive and non-executive roles in the financial and manufacturing sectors, where she has led key Board committees in finance, strategy, risk, audit, credit, and governance. In her long and successful professional career, Ms. Adewale has held significant leadership positions, including CFO for Citibank West Africa, Executive Director and CFO at Union Bank of Nigeria, and CBN-appointed CFO at Oceanic Bank. She currently serves as an Independent Director for several firms and is on the Investment Committee at Uhuru Capital. A financial expert and teacher of financial literacy, she is an alumna of INSEAD, IMD Lausanne, Oxford Said Business School, and Harvard Business School.
Doyin Akinyanju
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Doyin Akinyanju is a highly accomplished leader with 30 years of experience in executive and senior management roles, focusing on business growth, efficiency, and profitability. She holds a B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry from the University of Lagos, an MBA from the University of Wales, and is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Additionally, she has completed Executive Finance training at IMD in Switzerland. Currently the MD/CEO of IBILE Oil & Gas Corporation, Doyin has also held key leadership roles at GE Oil & Gas (now Baker Hughes) and Schlumberger, managing operations across multiple regions. With over 18 years of board experience, she is deeply committed to ESG and promoting ethical governance, sustainability, and community-focused initiatives. She is also a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria and enrolled in the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma program.
Clare Omatseye
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Clare Omatseye is a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience, known for driving business growth and innovation. She is the Founder and Managing Director of JNC International Limited, representing 29 global medical equipment manufacturers in Nigeria, and the Founder and Chair of Vaccipharm Limited, a leading vaccine distribution company. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Ahmadu Bello University, an MBA from the University of Navarra (IESE) in Spain and Lagos Business School. Ms. Omatseye is a Fellow of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, the West African College of Surgeons, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, the Aspen Leadership Institute, and the National Institute for Credit Administration. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Nigerian Leadership Academy and serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director across several Boards, offering her strategic insight and professional expertise.
Olufunmilola Adefope
Non-Executive Director
Ms. Olufunmilola (Lola) Adefope is the Managing Director of CWT Nigeria and Business Travel Management Ltd, overseeing operations in Ghana, Nigeria and Angola, with registered entities in the U.K. and U.A.E. She is passionate about travel, tourism, and aviation industries and has consulted and presented internationally in countries such as Nigeria, Mozambique, South Africa, and the U.K. A certified ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System Auditor, Ms. Adefope maintains strong ties with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (S.O.N.). With a background in Fine Arts and Business, she brings expertise in company reorganisation, development, and brand management. She is a member of the Institute of Directors (I.O.D.) Nigeria and sits on the Board of three West African companies.
Denis Simonin
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Denis Simonin is an accomplished international executive with 31 years of experience in the glass and construction industries. He has held leadership roles at Saint-Gobain, overseeing glass packaging divisions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the USA, where he drove growth and operational expansion. As Country Manager for Etex in Nigeria, he led business development across ECOWAS, increasing sales and profitability through strategic partnerships. With his industry expertise and executive experience across diverse regions, Mr. Simonin is well-positioned to support the growth of Beta Glass.
Nitin Kaul
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Nitin Kaul brings over 25 years of global experience in
strategy, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and business transformation across developed and emerging markets. He is a Partner, Portfolio Operations and
member of the Executive Committee at Helios Investment Partners. Prior to joining Helios, he co-founded a boutique advisory firm focused on M&A and operational improvement for private businesses. He previously served as President of diversified industrial and aftermarket businesses at Gates Corporation, where he was part of the executive team that led its sale to Blackstone in 2014. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Tomkins and began his professional journey at Arthur Andersen. He currently serves on the boards of several companies across emerging markets.
Olusola Carrena
Non-Executive Director
Ms. Olusola Carrena, CFA, is a highly respected financial
services leader with over 23 years of experience across investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance in Africa. She serves as Managing Director (Nigeria) on the Investment Team at Helios Investment Partners, where she oversees deal origination, execution, exits, and portfolio management across sectors. Prior to this, she spent a decade at Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, rising to Executive Director and Head of Corporate Finance. During her tenure, she led and closed over 30 transactions valued at more than $4 billion across diverse industries including oil and gas, FMCG, financial services, infrastructure, and healthcare. A CFA Charterholder, she holds a Master’s degree from the University of Alberta and a First-Class degree from the University of Lagos.
Bolaji Olatunbosun Osunsanya
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Bolaji Olatunbosun Osunsanya, is an accomplished
CEO, investor, and governance leader with more than 35 years of experience spanning energy, finance, and infrastructure. He previously served as Group CEO of Axxela Ltd., where he led strategic restructuring and significant value growth initiatives. Earlier, he held executive leadership roles at Oando PLC and Access Bank Plc, contributing to business transformation, governance strengthening, and sustainable expansion. He has served on the boards of several publicly listed and private companies, providing oversight in areas of strategy, audit, risk, and corporate governance, and remains an influential voice in Nigeria’s energy and financial sectors.
Boye Olusanya
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Boye Olusanya, is a transformative business leader
with over three decades of cross-industry experience spanning engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, and agribusiness. He currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, where he is leading a strategic transformation agenda focused on value chain integration, sustainability, and digital innovation. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile and as Chief Transformation Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, driving enterprise-wide restructuring and operational efficiency programs. He also served as Group Operating Partner at Helios Investment Partners, overseeing performance optimization across portfolio companies. In addition, he is Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, contributing to national economic policy dialogue and private-sector development.