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Unilever Ghana PLC has announced a significant transition in its Board of Directors, with the exit of four long-serving members and the appointment of six new directors, including a new Board Chairman. According to the company, Mr Edward Effah, Board Chairman and Non-Executive Director, exited the Board effective October 31, 2025. Other outgoing members include Dr Mrs Edith Dankwa, Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, and Mr Philip Sowah, Non-Executive Director responsible for relations with minority shareholders, both of whom exited effective September 30, 2025, and Mrs Angela Peasah, Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee, who is due to exit effective January 31, 2026. Unilever Ghana PLC, in a statement, expressed deep appreciation to the departing Board members for their nine years of service and their significant contributions to the growth and governance of the company. New Board AppointmentsThe company also announced the appointment of six new non-executive directors, effective between October 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and leadership. Charles Boakye Nimako takes over as Board Chairman, effective November 1, 2025, succeeding Mr Effah. Mr Nimako is a seasoned global business executive with over 30 years of experience across blue-chip organisations. He currently serves as Director of Africa Initiatives for Safe Water Network, a U.S.-based NGO focused on market-driven water solutions. His previous roles include CEO of PepsiCo franchise holders in Ghana, management consultant at McKinsey & Company, and various audit positions in the U.S. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs. Angela Kyeremanten-Jimoh takes over as Chairperson of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, effective October 1, 2025, replacing Dr Dankwa. Ms Kyeremanten-Jimoh is a renowned African business leader and digital transformation expert, currently serving as CEO of BrainWave AfricaTech. She was IBM’s first female and African regional head for North, East, and West Africa and also served as country general manager for IBM Ghana, where she tripled revenue. A Harvard alumna, her career spans roles at UBS, ABN AMRO, GT Bank, and Microsoft. She has been recognised by Forbes Africa and describes herself as a mother of two, a golfer, and a Formula 1 enthusiast. Setutsi Goka Ivowi has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025. She is a strategic advisor and former CEO of the Ghana Commodity Exchange, which she led to profitability. She was the first female and Ghanaian business executive officer at Nestlé Central & West Africa, overseeing operations in 22 countries. Mrs Ivowi, also known as Tucci, is the convener of the AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges and founder of Forty Lives, a mental health advocacy group. She is a Chartered Marketer and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK). Peterson Ekow Afedzie, former Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, has also been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025. With over 32 years of experience, he led major initiatives, including trading automation, the establishment of the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM), the Ghana Alternative Market (GAX), and the equities depository. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and economic policy management and is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana. Djabanor Narh joins the Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025. He is a senior management consultant with over 30 years of experience in enterprise-wide transformation across public and private sectors. Educated at Brunel University, he specialises in strategic insights, digital transformation, and ethical governance. His international experience positions him as a key contributor to Unilever’s strategic growth agenda. Gillian Sandra Slater is set to succeed Mrs Peasah as Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee, effective February 1, 2026. She is a finance professional with over 30 years of international experience across Europe, the USA, and Africa. Ms Slater has held senior finance roles in the telecoms, hospitality, logistics, and oil and gas sectors with companies such as Marriott International, Vodafone Ghana, UT Bank, and Tullow Oil. Her achievements include leading a $1 billion hotel acquisition and transforming finance operations at Tullow Ghana. Unilever Ghana PLC expressed optimism that the new board members will continue to drive the company’s growth agenda, innovation, and strong corporate governance culture. The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high ethical standards, promoting diversity, and ensuring sustainable performance through strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
