Bandar Tashkandi

Head of Sugar Division Arabia and SFC Company

Bander Tashkandi is an experienced executive with 20 years of extensive expertise, known for delivering commercial excellence and sustainable results in growth, revenue, operational performance, and profitability. As an operational leader, he excels in managing cross-functional teams and business startups, demonstrating strong capabilities in strategic planning, problem-solving, and execution. He currently serves as President at Savola Foods, leading operations in the oils, fats, and sugar sectors in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Head of Sugar Division Arabia and SFC Company

Bander Tashkandi is a skilled executive with over 20 years of experience in driving commercial excellence and leading business and operational initiatives. He is recognized as a hands-on, results-oriented leader who consistently delivers sustainable outcomes in growth, revenue, operational performance, and profitability. He possesses strong capabilities in strategic planning, budgeting, and managing multiple projects simultaneously, with keen attention to detail, problem-solving, and execution. He also demonstrates a strong ability to lead, motivate, and build cohesive teams that achieve results. He currently serves as President at Savola Foods since July 2025, overseeing operations in the oils, fats, and sugar sectors in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Previously, he served as General Manager of Savola Foods | Arabia Unit from January 2020 to June 2025, where he led Avia International, United Sugar, and Avia Distribution, overseeing commercial and operational responsibilities and P&L.

His achievements in this role include transforming commercial and financial performance, reaching historic records in sales volume, revenue, and market share, successfully integrating oils and distribution operations, and launching several successful new products. His extensive professional experience also includes roles such as General Manager of Savola Foods | United Sugar, Vice President of the Commercial Sector at Savola Foods | Sugar Category, Executive Director of International Trade and Export Sales at United Sugar, Acting General Manager of Savola Foods Arabia (Avia International), and Export Executive at United Sugar Arabia and United Sugar Egypt. In these roles, he delivered significant results, including improving financial performance, driving growth through new product development, and launching successful export operations.

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History

  • July 2025 – Present : Oils, Fats and Sugar Division , Saudi Arabia & Savola Foods Sugar Company.
  • January 2020 – June 2025 : General Manager , Savola Foods, Arabia Unit.
  • April 2018 – December 2019 : General Manager, United Sugar, Savola Foods.
  • September 2015 – March 2018 : Vice President, Commercial Sector.
  • 2003 : First Role: Export Sales Assistant Manager.

July 2025 – Present : Oils, Fats & Sugar Division – Saudi Arabia & Savola Foods Sugar Company January 2020 – June 2025 : General Manager – Savola Foods, Arabia Unit April 2018 – December 2019 : General Manager – United Sugar, Savola Foods September 2015 – March 2018 : Vice President, Commercial Sector 2003 : First Role: Export Sales Assistant Manager