Jihad El Tannir

Jihad Tannir is a seasoned business leader with a rich and diverse background in category and market management across the Middle East and Africa region. Currently, he serves as the Senior Category Director, Snacks, Middle East and Africa at Kellanova, based in Dubai, UAE. Jihad's extensive career with Kellanova (formerly the Kellogg’s Company) spans a decade, during which he has held various leadership positions, including General Manager - Egypt, Market Unit Director - Africa (ROA), Market Development Manager - LEVANT, Market Manager - North Africa, Iraq & New Markets, and National Key Accounts Manager. Prior to his tenure at Kellogg, Jihad gained significant experience at Unilever for over 6 years, where he held several roles across category management, sales and business development. Jihad holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the American University of Beirut and earned a Leadership diploma through the Executive Leadership Program at INSEAD. With a wealth of experience across multiple regions and sectors, Jihad continues to bring his strategic vision and leadership excellence to Kellanova, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the Middle East and Africa region.