Unilever Nigeria Appoints Femi-Okunbanjo as Director

Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced a significant change in its board leadership with the appointment of Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as a director. Her tenure officially began on June 30, 2026, following the board's acceptance of Ibrahim Sodipe's resignation.

Femi-Okunbanjo currently holds a key position within the company as the Financial Controller for Nigeria and the Regional Controls Lead for West Africa. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing financial governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing enterprise risk management across the region.

With a career spanning over 15 years, Femi-Okunbanjo possesses extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and telecommunications industries. Her expertise includes steering finance teams, shaping strategic initiatives, and strengthening risk management frameworks. She has been instrumental in promoting ethical leadership and data-driven decision-making at the board level, contributing to organizational resilience amid evolving market conditions.

Recognized as a distinguished finance and governance leader, Femi-Okunbanjo has built a strong reputation for enhancing financial reporting standards, advancing audit excellence, and improving governance structures. Her focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, coupled with a commitment to developing future talent and financial literacy, positions her as a valuable asset to Unilever Nigeria's board.