{
  "id": 9322419,
  "title": "Reckitt appoints Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager, West Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/reckitt-appoints-ujunwa-chukwumah-as-general-manager-west-africa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:12:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/reckitt-appoints-ujunwa-chukwumah-as-general-manager-west-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reckitt, a global health and hygiene leader, has appointed Ujunwa Chukwumah as their General Manager for West Africa, starting September 15, 2026. Ujunwa boasts over 19 years of commercial and leadership experience across Africa, including in commercial strategy, business transformation, market development, and team leadership. As the first Nigerian and female to hold this position in the region, her appointment signifies a significant milestone. Prior to joining Reckitt, Ujunwa held senior leadership roles at Diageo and Procter & Gamble, most recently as Commercial Director for West and Central Africa at Diageo. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong track record in driving commercial performance, developing teams, and building relationships with customers and partners in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. In her new role, Ujunwa will lead Reckitt's West Africa business, focusing on commercial performance, sustainable growth, and building organizational capabilities. She aims to develop Reckitt's brands to meet evolving consumer needs while ensuring better health in more hands across West Africa. Ujunwa's appointment highlights Reckitt's commitment to strong leadership and long-term ambitions in Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire, and other West African markets.",
  "summary": "Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene, has announced the appointment of Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager, West Africa, effective September 15, 2026. Ujunwa brings more than 19 years of commercial and leadership experience across Africa, spanning commercial strategy, business transformation, market development and team leadership Her appointment also marks a leadership milestone, as…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ujunwa Chukwumah appointed as General Manager, West Africa, effective September 15, 2026",
    "First Nigerian and female to hold this position in the region",
    "Brings 19 years of commercial and leadership experience across Africa"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Reckitt appoints Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager, West Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/reckitt-appoints-ujunwa-chukwumah-as-general-manager-west-africa-9343358",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:24:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}