# Reckitt West Africa leadership appointment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reckitt-west-africa-leadership-appointment
> Updated: 2026-09-24T12:39:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Reckitt has appointed Ujunwa Chukwumah as the General Manager for West Africa, effective September 15, 2026. Chukwumah is noted as the first Nigerian woman to lead the company’s operations in the region.

Bringing approximately 19 years of leadership experience from companies such as Diageo and Procter & Gamble, Chukwumah will oversee commercial strategy and sustainable growth. Her mandate includes managing operations across key markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire, while strengthening organizational capabilities to meet consumer needs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Reckitt appoints Ujunwa Chukwumah as West Africa General Manager

Ujunwa Chukwumah has been appointed General Manager of Reckitt’s West Africa operations, becoming the first Nigerian woman to lead the regional business.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reckitt-appoints-ujunwa-chukwumah-as-west-africa-general-manager-1

### 2026-09-22: Reckitt appoints Ujunwa Chukwumah as West Africa General Manager

Reckitt has appointed Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager for West Africa, making her the first Nigerian woman to lead the company in the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reckitt-appoints-ujunwa-chukwumah-as-west-africa-general-manager

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