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Unilever boss Ben Lang'at
  • Unilever’s country heads in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Francophone Africa, and Uganda are set to report to Kenyan Ben Lang’at.
  • Lang’at aims to focus on driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and building resilient businesses with strong brands in both East and West Africa.
  • He has held several key positions at Unilever over the years, including those of financial director in Kenya and Ghana, as well as a leadership role at the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in Nigeria.

Global fast-moving consumer goods company Unilever has announced the appointment of Ben Lang’at as the Executive Vice President and Head of the recently combined East and West Africa region, effective January 2024.

His appointment means all country heads within the regions of Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Francophone Africa, and Uganda will report to him directly.

Ben will use his extensive experience and strategic leadership to oversee the regional business operations in this new …