AGRIBUSINESS : Cadyst Group Entrusts Consolidation of Its Cameroonian Subsidiary to Stéphane Jaffret

(LVDE) — Since January 9, 2026, Société Grand Moulin du Cameroun (SGMC) has entered a new phase of development with the appointment of Stéphane Jaffret as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change is intended to strengthen the Cadyst Group’s position on the Cameroonian market.

Cameroon’s agribusiness sector is poised for major transformation. On January 9, 2026, Stéphane Jaffret took the helm of Société Grand Moulin du Cameroun (SGMC), a strategic subsidiary of the Cadyst Group. His appointment comes amid heightened ambitions for one of the key players in the local milling industry.

Jaffret, formerly Chief Executive Officer of Rougier Gabon, brings substantial experience to the role. Before joining SGMC, he successfully led an integrated timber value chain in Libreville, overseeing every stage from production to marketing. His expertise in vertical integration will prove valuable in the milling sector, where efficient management of yields and costs is essential. His previous roles also enabled him to master key operational levers such as continuous improvement and process standardization.

The decision to appoint Jaffret comes five months after Cadyst—led by Célestin Tawamba—acquired SGMC and SGMP (Congo). The stated objective is ambitious: to capture around 40% of Cameroon’s milling market and to launch an expansion into Congo. These development plans aim to build a strong presence in the agribusiness industry by integrating animal feed production, livestock nutrition, poultry farming, and finished food products.

Cadyst’s message behind this appointment is clear: success depends on leaders who can unite teams, drive transformation, and create long-term value. With this change at the helm of SGMC, the focus will be on improving competitiveness, notably through rigorous cost control and a strong emphasis on product quality and customer service.

Stéphane Jaffret will be responsible for several critical challenges. He will need to deliver quick gains in production processes, optimize procurement, and improve logistics, while aligning the industrial platform with the company’s volume and quality objectives. Expectations are high: SGMC must not only consolidate its position on the Cameroonian market but also establish strong project governance and constructive social dialogue to ensure stability and team motivation.

Jaffret’s appointment therefore marks a strategic turning point for Cadyst, which is committed to strengthening its leadership position while exploring new synergies across its activities. Through this approach, the group aims to build a promising future for SGMC, navigating market dynamics with agility while developing sustainable and responsible practices.

As the agribusiness landscape evolves rapidly, Stéphane Jaffret’s arrival at SGMC could well be the catalyst the group needs to seize new opportunities and position itself as a leading player in Africa’s milling industry. The coming months will be decisive for this ambitious transformation project.

Esther Grace