Reckitt names Ujunwa Chukwumah first Nigerian female GM for West Africa
Reckitt has appointed Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager for its West Africa business, effective September 15, 2026. She is the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold this position in the region. Chukwumah brings more than 19 years of commercial and leadership experience across Africa, most recently serving as Commercial Director for West and Central Africa at Diageo, and prior roles at Procter & Gamble. In her new role, she will lead Reckitt’s West Africa operations, focusing on driving commercial performance, delivering sustainable growth, building organisational capabilities, developing talent, and creating opportunities for the company’s brands to meet evolving consumer needs. She emphasized that her goal is to grow Reckitt’s brands, develop its people, and deliver better health in more hands across West Africa. The appointment underscores Reckitt’s commitment to strong leadership and its long‑term ambitions in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and other West African markets. What changes do you hope to see in Reckitt’s health and hygiene offerings under her leadership in your community?