Across more than 15 years, I’ve led businesses, built brands, and driven transformation across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. From boardrooms to factory floors, I’ve had the privilege of shaping strategies, launching new markets, and growing people into leaders. Below are some highlights of my professional journey.
About Me
Key Leadership Roles
Managing Director – Vlisco Group (Ghana Cluster & Export)
Sept’21- to date
Main Responsibilities
Transformed business profitability with new private equity structure.
Led 760 employees across a full value chain from sourcing to retail.
Expanded operations in USA, Nigeria, Kenya, and other African markets.
Repositioned brands (Vlisco, Woodin, GTP) and relaunched retail fashion business.
Achieved gender balance shift from 0% to 60% women in leadership.
General Manager – Arla Foods Ghana Cluster
Jan’18 – Aug’21
Main Responsibilities
Grew revenues from €100K to €11M in just 3 years.
Expanded business into 5 West African markets.
Built strong distribution and drove profitability turnaround.
Head of Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa – Arla Foods
Dec’14 – Dec’17
Main Responsibilities
Relaunched Dano brand → market share rose from 9% to 17% in Nigeria.
Built and executed brand architecture & innovation pipeline.
Expanded into Senegal, Ghana, and new markets.
Procter & Gamble – Various Leadership Roles (West Africa & MEA)
July’14- Nov’14
Main Responsibilities
Launched and managed multiple brands across Africa.
First francophone African on P&G’s Sub-Saharan marketing leadership team.
Awards & Recognition
CEO of the Year (Textiles) – 2023
Top 100 Most Influential African Women – 2022
First African female MD for Arla Foods
First female MD at Vlisco Group in 60 years
First Nigerien to summit Kilimanjaro
Education
Master’s in Management & Financial Mathematics – ISM Dakar
Master’s in Statistics & Econometrics – UCAD Dakar
Degrees in Mathematics & Finance – Université Paul Sabatier (France), Gaston Berger (Senegal)
Boards & Commitments
Board Member – Ecobank Niger
Board Member- David Suddens Foundation
Board Member – African Science Academy (ASA)
Founder of Hourera NGO (mentorship & health for women/youth)
