Cavista Holdings is proud to announce the promotion of two exceptional women in leadership – Funlola Akintonde and Anthonia Attoh to senior roles that reflect their outstanding contributions, leadership excellence, and continued commitment to driving transformation across the Group.
Funlola Akintonde has been promoted to Senior People Director and Chief of Staff to the Chairman, a dual role that places her at the heart of the Group’s strategic execution. In addition to leading the Group’s People function, she will support John Olajide, Founder and Chairman of Cavista Holdings, in aligning enterprise-wide priorities, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and driving organizational effectiveness.
A distinguished Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience across finance, energy, and tech, Funlola holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan. Her elevation is a testament to her vision, impact, and ability to lead with both heart and strategy.
Meanwhile, Anthonia Attoh has been appointed Vice President, Operations at Agbeyewa Farms, transitioning from her role as Director of Operations at Cavista Holdings. Since joining the Group in 2024, Anthonia has been instrumental in strengthening operational capabilities and professionalizing operational processes across the Group. Her new role will see her focus on driving operational excellence and institutional growth at Agbeyewa Farms, reporting directly to the MD/CEO of the business.
Anthonia is an alumna of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (HND, Mechanical Engineering) and Lagos State University (MBA, Human Resource Management). She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Analysis from The George Washington University School of Business, and is a certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence.
Speaking on the appointments, Niyi John Olajide, Founder and Chairman of Cavista Holdings, said:
“At Cavista, we are deeply committed to recognizing talent and advancing leaders who embody our values of excellence, purpose, and impact. Funlola and Anthonia represent the very best of our organisation. Their leadership, character, and ability to deliver results will play a defining role in the next phase of our growth across industries and continents. I am incredibly proud of them and excited for what lies ahead.”
These appointments not only reinforce Cavista Holdings’ commitment to empowering women in leadership but also signal the Group’s continued investment in top-tier talent to drive lasting impact across Africa and the global markets in which it operates.
