Rukevwe Toka Joins Nestlé As Category Development Manager, Culinary – MAGGI, I&R and New Segments
Former Category Brand Manager at Coca-Cola, Rukevwe Toka has joined Nestlé as its Category Development Manager, Culinary – MAGGI, I&R, and New Segments.
Toka joined the world’s largest food and beverage company in October this year. He was until his new role the Category Brand Manager – Sparkling Flavors, Africa (54 Countries, 6 in Top 40 Coca-Cola Markets) at the Coca-Cola Company.
Announcing the new role on his official LinkedIn page, Toka wrote, “I am delighted to share that I’m starting a new position as Category Development Manager, Culinary – MAGGI, I&R and New Segments at Nestlé!
“It’s been an absolute honor to join the world’s largest food and beverage company. The Good Food, Good Life Company, which is unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. Nestlé is also well known for a great culture based on values and rooted in respect. A leader for many generations, yet never complacent.
“I am even more excited about the transformative and pioneering work we are doing and how purpose fuels our brands, especially MAGGI® which helps people cook the fresh food they love and believe in, everyday.
“It’s an exciting journey ahead, and I look forward to sharing more of our triumphs with you. #NewBeginnings #GoodFoodGoodLife.”
Other places he had worked include Unilever, where he was the Brand & Digital Marketing Manager – Home, Beauty & Personal Care Category, and The HEINEKEN Company as its Head of Insights & Digital Marketing, Digital Engagement Center.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Medical Biochemistry from the University of Benin, Edo State before proceeding to the University of South Wales for a Master of Business Administration – MBA, Business/Commerce, General.
Toka also did an MBA in Executive Education – Product Strategy; Developing, Managing, and Marketing Products at the Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, Illinois, United States.