Wamwari Waichungo, PhD
About Wamwari Waichungo, PhD
Wamwari Waichungo, PhD, is the Vice President of Global Safety Assessment and Regulatory Affairs at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and product registrations across various categories.
Title and Current Role
Wamwari Waichungo, PhD, serves as the Vice President of Global Safety Assessment and Regulatory Affairs at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, she leads a global team of over 140 regulatory and safety experts. Her responsibilities include overseeing regulatory compliance and product registrations across diverse categories such as insecticides, repellents, home and professional cleaners, disinfectants, air care, home storage, personal care, and shoe care.
Professional Background and Experience
Wamwari Waichungo has a rich professional background with extensive experience in regulatory and strategic roles. Before joining SC Johnson, she worked at The Coca-Cola Company from 2000 to 2020 in various capacities including Strategy Director for North Africa and Nigeria, Strategy, Planning, and Insights Director for the South Africa Business Unit, Global Program Director, and ultimately as Vice President of Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs. Earlier in her career, she worked at Campbell Soup Company as Sensory & Product Guidance from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Wamwari Waichungo holds a PhD in Food Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she also earned her MSc, completing her studies from 1992 to 1996. She has a BSc in Food & Nutrition from Montclair State University, achieved from 1986 to 1990. In addition to her formal education, she completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School from 2007 to 2008 and studied Strategic Marketing Management at the University of Witwatersrand in 2003. She also attended the Tallberg Stepping Up Program.
Expertise in Regulatory Affairs
With extensive experience in regulatory compliance, Wamwari Waichungo specializes in product registrations across diverse categories. Her work at SC Johnson involves ensuring products meet and exceed safety standards, particularly in the sectors of insecticides, repellents, home and professional cleaners, disinfectants, air care, home storage, personal care, and shoe care. She has leveraged her scientific and strategic planning skills to promote regulatory excellence and ensure global compliance.
Global Perspective and Vision
Born and raised in Kenya, Wamwari Waichungo brings a unique international perspective to her roles. She is passionate about leveraging business growth to create opportunities, especially in the developing world. Her career is marked by a balance of strong analytical, scientific, and strategic planning skills with bold creativity and resourcefulness. She is inspired by the potential of the industry to drive economic growth and enable sustainability.