Joseph brings more than two decades of finance leadership experience across multiple geographies and functions within Unilever to the role, with a strong track record in transformation, governance and value delivery.
Joseph Ndungu has been appointed head of commercial finance for Unilever East Africa, excluding Ethiopia, effective 15 December 2025. He reports to Brett Clark, head of finance for East and West Africa (EWA), and takes on the role after serving as finance transformation manager for the region.
In his most recent position, Joseph led the alignment of East Africa finance to Unilever’s global finance operating framework, sharpening accountability across functions and strengthening ways of working. He also drove the East Africa savings agenda, establishing governance and tracking mechanisms that enabled the delivery of more than €11 million in savings in 2025.
Previously, Joseph served as regional finance controller for Unilever East Africa, where he oversaw financial operations across the region. In that role, he ensured compliance and embedded the global financial control framework, while significantly strengthening balance sheet discipline. Balance sheet hygiene and value at risk were reduced from €4 million in 2021 to under €0.7 million by the end of 2024.
During this period, Joseph partnered closely with business leaders to reinforce governance frameworks, optimise working capital and facilitate the first-ever dividend payment to the Group from Unilever Uganda, marking a milestone for the market.
Joseph holds a BA in economics from the University of Nairobi, where he graduated with first class honours. He is also a certified public accountant (CPA K), having completed his accountancy training at Strathmore Business School.
