Pumla Mwepu

Pumla is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in the FMCG space across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Known for pioneering new business units and driving operational excellence, she has held senior leadership roles at Unilever, Nestlé, and Kimberly Clark. At Unilever, she established and led the Unilever Professional division, embedding hygiene standards across hospitality, healthcare, and food processing sectors, and earning recognition with the Best Business Launch Award. Her career reflects a consistent ability to innovate, expand markets, and build trusted stakeholder networks, while balancing professional success with personal resilience and family commitments. Guided by her Christian faith, she approaches leadership with integrity, service, and a commitment to making a lasting impact.