27 Apr 2026 Danone Southern Africa appoints new country director

Danone Southern Africa has a new country director….

The appointment of Nyaladzi Moyo forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South Africa and support sustained growth in its dairy business.

Moyo joined Danone in 2025 as commercial director and has since played a key role in driving sales performance and strengthening the company’s growth and execution capabilities.

“He brings a strong understanding of the South African market, as well as experience from previous roles at international personal care company Beiersdorf Southern Africa and consumer goods company Procter & Gamble, where he worked both locally and in Canada,” says the press release.

Moyo holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, in England, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nelson Mandela University, in Gqeberha.

“I am honoured to step into this role at such a pivotal time for the business. South Africa is a key market with strong potential, and I look forward to building on the momentum already established.

“Together with the team, my focus will be on making our iconic brands like Nutriday, Ultramel, Yogisip and DanUp deliver meaningful value to our retail partners and our consumers,” says Moyo.

“Nyaladzi is a well-deserved appointment and a strong leader with a proven record. His consistent leadership and performance have naturally prepared him for this next phase of this career. His commitment and drive to strengthen the South African market clearly demonstrates the vision he holds, not only for the region but for the business as well,” adds Danone Southern Africa GM Hendrik Born.

Source: Danone