Head of Commercial- Flavors- Region: Africa

Job DescriptionHead of Commercial, Africa, FlavorsLocation: Nairobi, Kenya or Johannesburg, South Africa or another ADM Flavors office in Africa. Within ADM's Flavors division, Africa is one of the key strategic regions, with an established and growing footprint in food ingredients. To further accelerate growth and strengthen our market position, we are seeking a Head of Commercial, Africa, Flavors.In this role, you will lead a broad and innovative portfolio across food and beverage ingredients, spanning flavors, colors, beverages, and nutrition solutions.This is a senior leadership role responsible for both driving commercial performance and shaping the long-term growth strategy across the region. It combines full ownership of regional results with strong visibility at EMEA Executive Committee level.ADM's capabilities are supported by a global network of food scientists, flavorists, chefs, and application experts, enabling close collaboration with customers to solve challenges and deliver what's next in nutrition. Together, this drives the creation of differentiated, market-relevant solutions that unlock the power of nature and enrich lives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the flavors commercial organization across Africa, overseeing a regional leadership team and in-market commercial structuresDefine and execute the Africa commercial and growth strategy within ADM's Flavors businessDrive profitable revenue growth and expand market share across the regionIdentify and lead strategic growth initiatives, including partnerships, joint ventures, and new market entry modelsStrengthen customer engagement across key segments in food ingredientsLead, coach, and develop a high-performing, regionally distributed leadership teamStrategic ImpactPosition Africa as a core growth engine within ADM's Flavors divisionPartner cross-functionally to further develop regional infrastructure, including supply chain and manufacturing capabilitiesProfileSenior commercial leader with experience in food ingredients / flavors / B2B food/ beverages sectorProven track record in driving growth beyond core sales (e.g., partnerships, JVs, market development)Strong leadership experience managing regional leadersAbility to operate strategically while staying close to market and customer needsExcellent stakeholder management skills, with exposure to executive-level interactionsReadiness for a frequent international travelFluent in English; French is an advantageCore CompetenciesBuilding Organizational TalentEstablishing Strategic DirectionDriving Execution & OwnershipStrategic InfluenceCompliance Rigor#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.