Henkel Nigeria Appoints Key Economy And Business Experts

Henkel Nigeria has appointed Guy Murray- Bruce, a prominent business leader, and Bismark Rewane, an acclaimed economist to its advisory council.

The appointments come in the wake of the company announcing the set-up of its inaugural Advisory Council.

Henkel has and continues to aim at being a strong contributor to the Nigerian economy, with the ultimate ambition to produce for Nigerians by Nigerians.

The company strives to be at the forefront of supporting government, industry, and various communities and believes that the implementation of this Advisory Council marks a significant milestone for the company in achieving these goals.

Henkel Nigeria Appoints Key Economy And Business Experts

Both Advisors have strong business acumen and are well-known in Nigeria for their respective areas of expertise.

Guy Murray-Bruce is a passionate leader with first-class communication skills and a long track record of successful management.

He is educated to a very high level in business administration, with an extensive knowledge of all current economic, social, and regulatory issues in the media, communications, and entertainment sector.

Possessing vast managing directorship and CEO experience, he ensures clear objectives are delivered and maintained.

A few of his notable positions include President of Silverbird Group, Chairman of the Board Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, National Director Miss Supranational, and Special Adviser Entertainment and Tourism Bayelsa state government.

Bismarck Rewane is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company.

He has more than 30 years of experience as an economist, banker, and financial analyst. He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Bankers of England and Wales and a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Bankers.

He was appointed Chairman of PTAC (Presidential Technical Advisory Committee) on the National Minimum Wage review in 2019. The minimum wage was approved by the National Assembly and the National Council of State and is now a law.

Rajat Kapur, Chairman, and Managing Director of Henkel Nigeria shared that “I am delighted to have such professionally distinguished Nigerians on our Advisory Council. We are confident that we will be able to leverage off of both Bismarck Rewane and Guy Murray-Bruce’s expertise to make a bigger and more sustainable impact here in Nigeria”.

Reacting to his appointment as a member of Henkel Nigeria’s Advisory Board, Murray-Bruce said “I am honored to join the Advisory Council of Henkel, a responsible company that I hold in high regard. Their support for youth development and the entertainment sector, which I am also a part of, makes this partnership particularly meaningful to me.”

On his part, Rewane added: “I have taken my time to look at the Henkel brand. It’s global operations and standards are qualities no analytical mind can ignore. I am there glad to be associated with such a brand and its positive impact on the industry and society in Nigeria.”

Henkel Nigeria provides thousands of jobs across the country with an estimated contribution of around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs through an extensive local distributor network. The company generates direct employment for more than 1,000 people in the Ibadan plant.

Henkel Nigeria’s brands include WAW and Nittol, both market leaders in their category. Henkel Nigeria prides itself in developing sustainable and innovative Nigeria-centric brands, and products that are backed by its global German product quality and reliability standards.

Through this Advisory Board, Henkel reinforces its long-term commitment to social, technological, and economic progress, which is an integral part of its spirit of pioneering innovations for the good of generations.

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations, and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions, especially in hair care and laundry & home care in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil, and Schwarzkopf.

In fiscal 2021, Henkel reported sales of more than 20 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.7 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with concrete targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of more than 50,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values, and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.”

BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria