Oghale Elueni
About Oghale Elueni
Oghale Elueni is the General Manager for Sub Saharan Africa at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in managing diverse markets and leading transformative change.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Oghale Elueni serves as the General Manager for Sub Saharan Africa at SC Johnson, based in South Africa. His responsibilities include managing operations, formulating strategic initiatives, and overseeing market expansion efforts within the Sub-Saharan region.
Past Experience at SC Johnson
Prior to his current role, Oghale Elueni was the Managing Director for West Africa at SC Johnson. He held this position from 2015 to 2019, operating out of Nigeria. During this period, he managed regional operations, directed strategic planning, and supervised market development activities.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Oghale Elueni worked at Procter & Gamble in multiple strategic roles. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Country Sales Manager for Sub-Saharan African Expansion Markets in Nairobi. Between 2010 and 2013, he was the Global Business Development Manager on the Walmart International Team in the United States. His tenure at Procter & Gamble began as the Head of Market Strategy and Planning for West Africa, a position he held from 2009 to 2010.
Education
Oghale Elueni has a diverse educational background. He completed the Retail Executive Program at Cornell University in 2012. He earned a degree in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also attended Suleja Academy between 1991 and 1996.
Board Memberships and Industry Involvement
Oghale Elueni serves on several boards, including the American Business Council in Nigeria, ENACTUS, and the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN). His board roles signify his active engagement and influence within the industry.
Regional and Industry Expertise
Oghale Elueni has extensive experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, including living and working in countries such as South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya. His industry expertise spans several categories, including Household Needs and Beauty. He specializes in Route to Market Development, distributor partnerships, and fostering relationships with government stakeholders.
Project Leadership and Organizational Development
Oghale Elueni is known for his leadership in executing large CAPEX projects and delivering consistent P&L results. He is recognized for driving transformative change, innovation, and sustainable growth in various markets. Additionally, he excels in building high-performing organizations and talent development.