Glovo has announced the appointment of Kolawole Adeniyi as the new General Manager for Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in the country’s fast-growing digital economy.
The appointment comes as Glovo strengthens its commitment to empowering local businesses, enhancing customer experience, and driving innovation in Uganda’s on-demand delivery and quick commerce sector.
A trained pharmacist with First Class Honours from OAU Ile-Ife, and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, specializing in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, & Marketing, Kolawole brings extensive experience spanning marketing, commercial strategy, and digital commerce. Before joining Glovo, he held senior leadership roles at Danone, Airtel, and Jumia in Nigeria, where he led successful product launches and growth initiatives.
Having spent the last three years with Glovo Nigeria, including two years leading the company’s Commerce division, he played a pivotal role in expanding commercial partnerships, accelerating content expansion, strengthening merchant engagement, and driving sustained revenue growth.
Commenting on his appointment, Kolawole said: “This appointment is a testament to the incredible work our team has done in Nigeria. Together, we built strong commercial partnerships, enhanced quality across our marketplace, and achieved significant revenue growth. I am honoured by the trust Glovo has placed in me to replicate that success in Uganda and to work alongside a talented local team to unlock the market’s enormous potential.”
As General Manager, he will focus on positioning Glovo Uganda as a leading force in the country’s digital economy while developing Uganda into a regional talent hub for East Africa. “My vision is to make Glovo Uganda a talent house for East Africa by nurturing exceptional local talent, creating economic opportunities, and contributing meaningfully to the region’s digital transformation. We also want to help shape the future of the industry while supporting Uganda’s broader economic growth,” he added.
Recognising that approximately 95 percent of Glovo’s merchant partners are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the new General Manager said empowering local businesses through technology will remain a top priority. “We want every SME that partners with Glovo to fully embrace digital commerce. Through continuous training, education and long-term partnerships, we will equip businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace.”
He also believes Uganda’s youthful population and growing urbanisation present significant opportunities for the expansion of digital commerce. “While digital penetration remains relatively low compared to more mature markets, Uganda has tremendous potential. By providing the right customer experience on the “everyday app”, we can accelerate the growth of the digital economy and create value for businesses, customers and riders alike.”
Improving customer experience will remain central to Glovo’s strategy, with continued investments in technology, operational efficiency and service quality. The company also plans to deepen investment in merchant and rider development through its Glovo Academies, which provide training in business management, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.. In addition, Glovo continues to expand access to electric mobility solutions through strategic partnerships, enabling riders to acquire electric motorcycles under flexible financing arrangements while supporting the company’s sustainability ambitions.
Internally, the new General Manager aims to build a high-performing team by creating opportunities for professional growth, expanding leadership responsibilities, and providing access to both local and international training programmes through Glovo’s global network.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence in Uganda’s growth trajectory. “Uganda is a growing economy with enormous potential. Today’s Uganda is the smallest it will ever be, and Glovo wants to be a catalyst for sustainable development in all the cities we operate.
The appointment reinforces Glovo’s long-term commitment to Uganda and its mission of providing fast, reliable and technology-driven on-demand ordering services while supporting the growth of local businesses and creating sustainable economic opportunities.
Glovo is a leading technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders, offering multicategory on-demand services from local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. As a frontrunner in Quick Commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, Glovo’s vision is to build the largest online marketplace to give everyone access to anything in their city within minutes. Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, it operates across 22 countries in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa.
