ofi (olam food ingredients) Cameroon has a new Country Head. Mr. Nchue Ngochuzeh Cletus, assumed duty in August 2025 after his appointment by ofi’s leadership team, based inLondon. He succeeds Mr. Manna Joseph, who has taken up another role within the company group in Côte d’Ivoire.
Cletus, 49, who hails from Cameroon’s Northwest Region, has a strong mastery of the Cameroon cocoa industry bringing more than 25 years of experience in procurement and operations management. Mr. Nchue, who served the company with distinction over the years, rose through the ranks to become Country Procurement Head at ofi Cameroon, where he served until his appointment as Country Head, overseeing all of ofi’s cocoa operations from sourcing to cleaning and exporting.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography/Economics from the University of Buea and a MSc Degree in Operations Management from the University of Salford, UK. His strong passion for effective leadership also led him to complete executive leadership programs at world-class universities including MIT, Yale University, and Dartmouth College.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is a well-known community builder, actively volunteering in initiatives that promote youth development, rural advancement, and community empowerment.
Speaking on his new role, Cletus said:
“It is an honor to serve as Country Head for ofi Cameroon. I look forward to working closely with our teams, farmers, and our local partners to continue creating positive impact and driving sustainable growth. We have a very strong foundation and relationships built on trust with our stakeholders. Coupled with a young and dynamic team, we will continue to deliver quality ingredients to ofi’s customers and attain new heights’
About ofi
ofi, which stands for Olam Food Ingredients, is a leading global supplier of high-quality food and beverage ingredients and solutions across a wide range of categories. Originally part of Olam Group (OGL), Olam Food Ingredients became a distinct entity in January 2020, reborn as ofi. Olam Agri and Olam Group continue to operate separately. ofi has five main product platforms notably: Cocoa, Coffee, Nuts, Dairy and Spices.
In Cameroon, ofi has more than thirty years of history and heritage, working close to the farmgate with a strong presence across all seven cocoa-producing regions. The company ranks among the top two exporters of cocoa beans from Cameroon, supported by a permanent workforce of about 100 employees and over 300 temporary staff. ofi Cameroon operates two cleaning and drying warehouses and has been recognized three times as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to people and workplace excellence.
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